What genre is Coach Carter?

Coach Carter is categorised as Drama, History.

Who stars in Coach Carter?

Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Gonzalez, Octavia Spencer, Channing Tatum, Texas Battle appear in the main cast.

Who directed Coach Carter?

Thomas Carter directed Coach Carter.

How long is Coach Carter?

Coach Carter runs for 2h 16m (136 minutes).

Is Coach Carter worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Coach Carter?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Coach Carter (2005)

Name: Coach Carter
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2005
Duration: 136 min
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Gonzalez, Octavia Spencer, Channing Tatum, Texas Battle

Movie 2h 16m ★ 7.6/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something

Drama History

Where to watch

Released in 2005, Coach Carter is a drama and history movie. It is directed by Thomas Carter. The cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Gonzalez and Octavia Spencer. The running time is 2h 16m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch Coach Carter

Streaming catalogues change often. These links show which official services currently offer this title in your country:

Your country

Find on JustWatch Streaming & rental options (TMDB) IMDb page Parents guide

Cast & crew

Data from TMDB. Page last updated 5 Oct 2026. Download share image

Questions about Coach Carter

What genre is Coach Carter?: Coach Carter is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Coach Carter?: Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Gonzalez, Octavia Spencer, Channing Tatum, Texas Battle appear in the main cast.
Who directed Coach Carter?: Thomas Carter directed Coach Carter.
How long is Coach Carter?: Coach Carter runs for 2h 16m (136 minutes).
Is Coach Carter worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Coach Carter?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.