Coach Carter(2005)
“It begins on the streets. It ends here.”
Overview
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.
Director
Thomas Carter
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$77M
Cast
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
Antwon Tanner
as Worm
Channing Tatum
as Jason Lyle
Ashanti
as Kyra
Texas Battle
as Maddux
Denise Dowse
as Principal Garrison
Debbi Morgan
as Tonya
Mel Winkler
as Coach White
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$77M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • MTV Films • Tollin/Robbins Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Coach Carter?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Coach Carter (2005).
What is Coach Carter about?▼
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.
Who directed Coach Carter?▼
Coach Carter was directed by Thomas Carter and released in 2005. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Coach Carter?▼
Coach Carter has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
Who stars in Coach Carter?▼
The cast of Coach Carter includes 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 more.
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