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  • 2005
  • PG-13
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 2 h 16 m
  • 2005
  • PG-13
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 2 h 16 m

Summary Inspired by a true-life story, Coach Carter is an inspirational account of a controversial high school basketball coach, who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news in 1999 for benching his entire undefeated basketball team for poor academic performance. (Paramount)

Directed By: Thomas Carter

Written By: Mark Schwahn, John Gatins

  • 2005
  • PG-13
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 2 h 16 m
  • 2005
  • PG-13
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 2 h 16 m

Coach Carter

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 36 Critic Reviews
57
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 86 User Ratings
7.6
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Summary Inspired by a true-life story, Coach Carter is an inspirational account of a controversial high school basketball coach, who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news in 1999 for benching his entire undefeated basketball team for poor academic performance. (Paramount)

Directed By: Thomas Carter

Written By: Mark Schwahn, John Gatins

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 36 Critic Reviews
57
44% Positive
16 Reviews
53% Mixed
19 Reviews
3% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 36 Critic Reviews
57
44% Positive
16 Reviews
53% Mixed
19 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review

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80
This entry in a rather stale genre deserves to be put at the head of the class.
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75
A true story, feel-good parable and a respectable, uplifting descendent of "To Sir, With Love" and "Lean On Me."
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 86 User Ratings
7.6
79% Positive
68 Ratings
19% Mixed
16 Ratings
2% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 86 User Ratings
7.6
79% Positive
68 Ratings
19% Mixed
16 Ratings
2% Negative
2 Ratings

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10
pixelzboi
Feb 29, 2024
This is one the greatest basketball classic movies of all time. With amazing acting and is genuinely my favourite basketball movie.
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zrsafar
Jun 22, 2023
This movie's a 10 idc what any of you say. Incredible movie with an incredible cast
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67
While the movie may border on teen exploitation in many scenes, its heart and values are mostly in the right place, and it qualifies its thrill of victory with a very sober message: few high school athletes become NBA millionaires, many are cheated out of an education.
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60
A smart entertainment that trades on Mr. Jackson's forceful presence, a cast of extremely likable young actors and lots of basketball action.
By Joe Morgenstern FULL REVIEW
50
Proudly wearing its self-righteousness like a letterman jacket, Coach Carter's just an exasperatingly long "The More You Know" commercial starring one first-stringer and the junior varsity.
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50
The main problem with Coach Carter can be summed up simply: too much sermonizing.
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38
This afternoon-TV special trying to pass as a real movie earns an extra half star solely for Samuel L. Jackson, who brings his usual fire to the role.
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10
Revert
May 10, 2020
This was the best film I have ever seen in my life and the film is already very good and the reflections it brings are excellent. This is the best movie I've ever seen!!!
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10
Marica
Sep 7, 2014
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." - Timo Cruz That's a movie, really. It's one of the most moving films I've seen. This movie really worth seeing. Samuel L Jackson plays the role very well.
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DirectrC8LYN
Jul 13, 2012
Great movie! Feeling the excitement in the game, wanting to cheer along with them. Doesn't only focus on the sport of the movie but also high school, society, and life. Well done story plot, with great characters along with it.
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9
Pan_Krytyk
Mar 1, 2023
Rewelacyjny film. Film który pokazuje nam coś więcej niż tylko durne marveloskie efekty specjalne.
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9
Berik
Nov 6, 2018
I love the message of this movie, and Samuel L. Jackson once again nails it. It's an excellent movie with an impressive message. 9/10 to me.
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Production Company Coach Carter, MTV Films, Expedition Films, MMDP Munich Movie Development & Production GmbH & Co. Project KG, Tollin/Robbins Productions
Release Date Jan 14, 2005
Duration 2 h 16 m
Rating PG-13
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Tagline Never does it die; it starts again, and again. It's in your hands.
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Awards

Black Reel Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Black Movie Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations

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