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Coach Carter 2005

“It begins on the streets. It ends here.”

★ 7.6/10 · 3,337 votes PG-13 DramaHistory Released
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What is Coach Carter?

The film "Coach Carter" is based on a true story. It is centered around a high school head basketball coach who made headlines for taking a notable action regarding his team's academic performance.

Type
Film
Year
2005
Status
Released
Runtime
136 minutes
Release date
Jan 14, 2005
Original language
EN
Origin
Germany, United States of America
Studios
Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Tollin/Robbins Productions
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$76,669,554
Genres
Drama, History
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Overview

The film "Coach Carter" is based on a true story. It is centered around a high school head basketball coach who made headlines for taking a notable action regarding his team's academic performance. The coach's decision was motivated by the team's poor academic results. The story is set in a high school where the basketball team had achieved a notable level of success. However, the team's academic performance was not meeting the standards expected by the coach. The coach's actions were a response to this discrepancy. The film is based on actual events that occurred at a high school in 1999. The coach's decision to bench his team was a notable event that garnered significant attention. The story is an account of the coach's efforts to improve the team's academic performance.

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Should you watch it?

“A real‑life coach benches his winning team over grades.”

Reasons to watch
  • Based on a true story
  • Strong lead performance by Samuel L. Jackson
  • Emphasizes academic responsibility
Keep in mind
  • Runtime exceeds two hours

Watch it if you enjoy true‑life sports dramas that emphasize education and personal responsibility.

Rated PG‑13, suitable for teen and adult audiences; focuses on school and basketball themes without extreme violence.

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Who portrays the real‑life coach Ken Carter?

Samuel L. Jackson plays the coach based on Ken Carter.

What true event inspires the film?

It is based on the 1999 incident where Richmond High School’s coach benched his undefeated team due to poor academic results.

When was Coach Carter released?

The film was released in the United States on January 14, 2005.

What is the film’s rating?

Coach Carter is rated PG‑13.

What genre does the film belong to?

It is classified as a drama and history sports film.