Coach Carter
“It begins on the streets. It ends here.”
Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.
Where to watch Coach Carter in India
Can I watch Coach Carter in India? Coach Carter isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
Apple TV Store
YouTube
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Coach Carter there. Availability last verified on November 14, 2026.
Where is Coach Carter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , Paramount Plus, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Mercado Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Coach Carter
Coach Carter is a 2005 English-language drama and history film directed by Thomas Carter. The cast is led by Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown, Robert Ri'chard. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 3400 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
Coach Carter was produced by Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, and Tollin/Robbins Productions and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on January 14, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $77 million worldwide.
- Director
- Thomas Carter
- Writers
- Mark Schwahn, John Gatins
- Release date
- January 14, 2005
- OTT release
- October 4, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $77 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Tollin/Robbins Productions
Coach Carter cast & crew
Coach Carter was directed by Thomas Carter and written by Mark Schwahn and John Gatins.
The cast features Samuel L. Jackson as Ken Carter, Rob Brown as Kenyon Stone, Robert Ri'chard as Damien Carter, Rick Gonzalez as Timo Cruz, Nana Gbewonyo as Junior Battle, and Antwon Tanner as Worm.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Rabin, cinematography is by Sharone Meir, and it was produced by Thomas Carter and Van Toffler.
Is Coach Carter worth watching?
Coach Carter holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 3,445 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Coach Carter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Coach Carter
Coach Carter isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Amazon Video.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 4, 2017.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Coach Carter
Samuel L. Jackson
Ken Carter
Rob Brown
Kenyon Stone
Robert Ri'chard
Damien Carter
Rick Gonzalez
Timo Cruz
Nana Gbewonyo
Junior Battle
Antwon Tanner
Worm
Channing Tatum
Jason Lyle
Ashanti
Kyra
Texas Battle
Maddux
Denise Dowse
Principal Garrison
Debbi Morgan
Tonya
Mel Winkler
Coach White
Coach Carter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Coach Carter in India?
Coach Carter is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube and Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch Coach Carter in the US?
In the US, Coach Carter is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Essential, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Coach Carter in the UK?
In the UK, Coach Carter is streaming on Paramount Plus, Sky Go, and Now TV Cinema, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸What language is Coach Carter in?
Coach Carter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Coach Carter?
Coach Carter runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
▸What is Coach Carter rated?
Coach Carter is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 3,445 ratings.
▸When did Coach Carter release on OTT?
Coach Carter became available digitally on October 4, 2017.
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