Coach Carter

Name: Coach Carter
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: January 14, 2005
Duration: 136 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Rick Gonzalez, Robert Ri'chard, Samuel L. Jackson

2005

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: January 14, 2005 | PG-13

Starring: Rick Gonzalez, Robert Ri'chard, Samuel L. Jackson

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)

Director: Thomas Carter

Genre(s): Drama, Sport

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 136 min

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Sean Daly

This entry in a rather stale genre deserves to be put at the head of the class. Read full review

Roger Ebert

Jackson has the usual big speeches assigned to all coaches in all sports movies, and delivers on them, big time. His passion makes familiar scenes feel new. Read full review

Robert Koehler

Both an inspirational sports movie and an unexpected multi-level urban drama that plays by its own clock. Read full review

Dana Stevens

This may be the coach's story, but to the extent that Coach Carter is interesting rather than merely inspirational, it's because of the team. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

Jackson, though, does lend this earnest formula flick a core of conviction. Read full review

Carina Chocano

So, while the movie at times warmed my own middle-class, private school-educated cockles to a toasty complacency, there's an undercurrent of friendly fascism running through it like a nasty draft. Read full review

Peter Travers

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. Read full review

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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"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.… Expand

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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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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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JayG.

Jun 12, 2007

It's worth watching. Really good performance by actors, good music and incredible story makes this movie an excellent material.

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alejandro970

Apr 28, 2023

This may not be one of Samuel L. Jackson's best roles, but he has in his favor, playing a coach with a stubborn character but with a personality that is proof of everything, who is the voice of reason. In short, he is the heart of the movie.

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oscar7d

Dec 5, 2022

Coach Carter understands a lot of early-2000s cultural intricacies which other films of the genre struggle to capture, but the relatively simple characters don't always sell it correctly. Still, the movie tells a rich-enough story in a heartfelt, energetic way, which makes rooting for CoachCoach Carter understands a lot of early-2000s cultural intricacies which other films of the genre struggle to capture, but the relatively simple characters don't always sell it correctly. Still, the movie tells a rich-enough story in a heartfelt, energetic way, which makes rooting for Coach easy. Samuel L. Jackson plays Coach in a layered performance which sells his sometimes questionable actions well.… Expand

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DisappointedParent

Oct 8, 2005

The movie was excellent. I found it so motivating that I went to his website and ordered a book. It's been almost 4 months and I have yet to see a book. I'm very dissappointed with this whole experience. It's hard to have faith in people when situations like this occure. I The movie was excellent. I found it so motivating that I went to his website and ordered a book. It's been almost 4 months and I have yet to see a book. I'm very dissappointed with this whole experience. It's hard to have faith in people when situations like this occure. I truly felt coach carter was genuine and had a great love for helping our children have a better understanding of the importance to do well in school. I hope this isn't business as usual.… Expand

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