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Coach Carter is a 2005 American biographical teen sports drama film starring Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Thomas Carter (no relation). It is based on the true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter, who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results. The story was conceived from a screenplay co-written by John Gatins and Mark Schwahn. The ensemble cast features Rob Brown, Channing Tatum (in his film debut), Debbi Morgan, Robert Ri'chard and singer Ashanti.

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2005 · 2h 16m · Drama · History

TMDB 7.6/10 (3,352 votes)

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.

Directed by Thomas Carter

Box office $77M worldwide

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Thomas CarterDirector

Samuel L. Jacksonas Ken Carter

Rob Brownas Kenyon Stone

Robert Ri'chardas Damien Carter

Rick Gonzalezas Timo Cruz

Nana Gbewonyoas Junior Battle

Antwon Tanneras Worm

Channing Tatumas Jason Lyle

Ashantias Kyra

Texas Battleas Maddux

Denise Dowseas Principal Garrison

Debbi Morganas Tonya

Mel Winkleras Coach White

Vincent Larescaas Renny SSidney Faisonas Ty Crane

Cast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.

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Coach Carter is a 2005 American biographical teen sports drama film starring Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Thomas Carter (no relation). It is based on the true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter, who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results. The story was conceived from a screenplay co-written by John Gatins and Mark Schwahn. The ensemble cast features Rob Brown, Channing Tatum (in his film debut), Debbi Morgan, Robert Ri'chard and singer Ashanti.

Read the full article →

🎬 Movie

Screen catalogue →

2005 · 2h 16m · Drama · History

TMDB 7.6/10 (3,352 votes)

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.

Directed by Thomas Carter

Box office $77M worldwide

IMDb ↗

Family guide

Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗

Cast & crew

Thomas CarterDirector

Samuel L. Jacksonas Ken Carter

Rob Brownas Kenyon Stone

Robert Ri'chardas Damien Carter

Rick Gonzalezas Timo Cruz

Nana Gbewonyoas Junior Battle

Antwon Tanneras Worm

Channing Tatumas Jason Lyle

Ashantias Kyra

Texas Battleas Maddux

Denise Dowseas Principal Garrison

Debbi Morganas Tonya

Mel Winkleras Coach White

Vincent Larescaas Renny SSidney Faisonas Ty Crane

Cast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.

Where does Coach Carter rank?

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Best Sports Underdog Movies

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