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Coach Carter

2005·Movie·PG-13·136 min·7.6(3,303)

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.

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Where is Coach Carter streaming around the world?

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United StatesWonder Project Amazon Channel, Kanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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CanadaParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , Paramount Plus, SFR PlayApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtimeApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilMercado PlayApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

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 3300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla.

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
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
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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 3,303 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

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Cast of Coach Carter

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Ken Carter

Rob Brown

Rob Brown

Kenyon Stone

Robert Ri'chard

Robert Ri'chard

Damien Carter

Rick Gonzalez

Rick Gonzalez

Timo Cruz

Nana Gbewonyo

Nana Gbewonyo

Junior Battle

Antwon Tanner

Antwon Tanner

Worm

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Jason Lyle

Ashanti

Ashanti

Kyra

Texas Battle

Texas Battle

Maddux

Denise Dowse

Denise Dowse

Principal Garrison

Debbi Morgan

Debbi Morgan

Tonya

Mel Winkler

Mel Winkler

Coach White

Coach Carter — FAQs

Where can I watch Coach Carter in United States?

Coach Carter is streaming on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is Coach Carter on Wonder Project Amazon Channel?

Yes — Coach Carter is currently available on Wonder Project Amazon Channel in United States.

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 3,303 ratings.

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