Coach Carter (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Coach Carter is a 2005 sports drama directed by Thomas Carter, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Ri'chard and Rick Gonzalez. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes and earned $76.7 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Director
- Thomas Carter
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Coach Carter About?
The premise of Coach Carter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Coach Ken Carter returns to his alma mater, Richmond’s Lincoln High School, he institutes strict rules for the basketball team, emphasizing academics alongside athletic performance. Initially, the players flourish under his no-nonsense approach, but their grades decline. Carter controversially suspends the season until the team meets his academic standards, forcing players, parents, and the community to confront the importance of education and its impact on their future.
Coach Carter Themes & Keywords
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- teenager
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- abortion
- based on true story
- female removes her clothes
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- panties
- premarital sex
- character name as title
- surname in title
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- barefoot female
- woman takes off boots
- camera shot of feet
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- hood
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- basketball sport
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- school
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- contract
- high school
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- high school basketball
- fight
- death of brother
- motivational
- underdog
- interview
- basketball team
- death
- suburb
- sports team
- winning
- what happened to epilogue
- vandalism
- unwed pregnancy
Coach Carter Cast
Samuel L. Jackson leads the cast, with Robert Ri'chard and Rick Gonzalez. Directed by Thomas Carter.
- Director Thomas Carter
More from Thomas Carter
More films directed by Thomas Carter, best-rated first: Swing Kids, When the Game Stands Tall, Save the Last Dance and Metro.
Coach Carter Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Coach Carter 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 76% User score
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Coach Carter Plot Summary
What happens in Coach Carter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Coach Ken Carter, played by Samuel L. Jackson, returns to his old high school, Richmond, to lead the Oilers basketball team, where he previously set impressive records as a player. Upon taking the role, Carter quickly realizes that the current athletes display a lack of respect and discipline, which necessitates a fundamental change. He imposes a set of strict rules through individual contracts, mandating that players attend all classes, dress formally on game days, address everyone, including the coach, as “sir,” and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 (C+), among other stipulations.
Full summary
The whole story of Coach Carter, scene by scene
Coach Carter Box Office & Budget
Coach Carter grossed $76.7 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $67.3 million came from the US and Canada and $9.4 million (12%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$76.7M
2.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $67.3M
- International
- $9.4M
- Budget
- $30M
Coach Carter Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Do You Think Nathan Greers Is Like Coach Carter? 😮 | Black On Screen: Date Night
How Well Do You Know Coach Carter?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the primary focus of Coach Ken Carter's contracts with his players?
Cars in Coach Carter
12 cars on screen, including the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 E W124 and the 2004 Nissan Maxima.
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1985 Buick Regal Minor role -
1999 Ford Windstar Minor role
Coach Carter Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Coach Carter (Entrenador Carter)” and “Coach Carter - Treino para a Vida”.
- Also known as
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- Coach Carter (Entrenador Carter)
- Coach Carter - Treino para a Vida
- All Day Long
- Carter edző
- 铁血教练
- Koç Carter
- Treinador Carter
- Тренер Картер
- Trener
- 卡特教练
- Kouč Carter
- המאמן קרטר
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- 코치 카터
- Coach Carter: Treino para a Vida
- Треньорът Картър
- Juego de Honor
- コーチ・カーター
- 卡特教頭
- Treneris Karteris
- Trener Carter
- โค้ชคาร์เตอร์ ทุ่มแรงใจจุดไฟฝัน
- Entrenador Carter
- Huấn Luyện Viên Carter
- Antrenorul Carter
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Movies Like Coach Carter
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Coach Carter The Man Behind the Movie, Coach and Blue Chips.
Coach Carter FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Coach Carter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Coach Carter?
Coach Carter runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was Coach Carter released?
Coach Carter was released on January 14, 2005.
Who directed Coach Carter?
Coach Carter was directed by Thomas Carter.
More films by Thomas Carter Who is in the cast of Coach Carter?
Coach Carter stars Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Ri'chard and Rick Gonzalez.
How much did Coach Carter make at the box office?
Coach Carter grossed $76.7 million worldwide ($67.3 million domestic, $9.4 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is Coach Carter rated?
Coach Carter has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Does Coach Carter have a post-credit scene?
No. Coach Carter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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