Coach Carter
20052h 16mPG-13 · MPAA
Directed by Thomas Carter · Starring Samuel L. Jackson & Rob Brown
63%Rotten Tomatoes7.4IMDb57Metacritic
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.
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— Critical consensus, summarised
A polished underdog sports drama anchored by Samuel L. Jackson's commanding turn as a coach who'd rather forfeit than let his players fail school. Critics noted the formula but agreed the message — and Jackson's gravitas — make it more than just inspirational pablum.
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