Coach Carter (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2005, Coach Carter is a drama and history film directed by Thomas Carter, running about 136 minutes. “It begins on the street. It ends here.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Coach Carter stars Samuel L. Jackson as Ken Carter, Rob Brown as Kenyon Stone, Robert Ri'chard as Damien Carter and Rick Gonzalez as Timo Cruz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Coach Carter has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $76.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coach Carter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coach Carter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coach Carter (2005)?
- In US, Coach Carter is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coach Carter worth watching?
- Coach Carter holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Coach Carter?
- Coach Carter stars Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown, Robert Ri'chard, Rick Gonzalez and Channing Tatum.
- When was Coach Carter released?
- Coach Carter was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.