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Coach Carter
2005
Drama
Sport
2h 16m
Inspired by a true-life story, Coach Carter is an inspirational account of a controversial high school basketball coach, who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news in 1999 for benching his entire undefeated basketball team for poor academic performance. (Paramount)
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Coach Carter
2005
Drama
Sport
2h 16m
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Rated 24 Jun 2021
62
42nd
The movie where Samuel L. Jackson has had enough of these motherf'in kids on his motherf'in team.
Rated 24 Jun 2021
Rated 01 Dec 2008
70
70th
Samuel Jackson is a great actor, I like him very much. Normally I do not like American sportsmovies but with S.Jackson it is always super.
Rated 01 Dec 2008
Rated 05 Sep 2009
60
31st
A highly underrated performance from Samuel L. Jackson gives this film a breath of emotional strength. I'd go as far as to call it inspirational, but I don't feel the need to see it more than once.
Rated 05 Sep 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
24th
"True-life" story about street kids from the Bronx who never swear, really killed any sort of realism for me leaving only a decent movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 06 Feb 2017
64
46th
Good movie. Samual L. Jackson as the coach was a a good fit; he plays his role really good. Seeing the coach trying to help these kids was really engaging to watch. We get small snapshots of certain kids' lives through the movie. My main problem with the movie was that it never tries to center on a certain plotpoint. Certain "snapshots" felt a bit tacked on. I also think the movie was a bit too long. The last scenes felt really uninsparational. Jackson really lifted this movie.
Rated 06 Feb 2017
Rated 04 Jan 2014
3
45th
Bunch of hot guys. Funny, dramatic. Good for a casual watch. Was not terribly impressed with the performances of some cast members or with a lot of the stilted dialogue. It just didn't sound right. Cruz's speech towards the end left me with second-hand embarrassment. But I did enjoy a lot of it. Think 'Remember the Titans' but cornier with a weaker story arc.
Rated 04 Jan 2014
Rated 14 Jul 2014
3
65th
In this sport genre, it is definitely in the better half. - Good
Rated 14 Jul 2014
Rated 11 Jul 2013
69
49th
Almost all credit goes to Samuel L. Jackson.
Rated 11 Jul 2013
Rated 10 May 2013
43
32nd
Samuel L Jackson is great in the role, but the movie is almost entirely by the book. The "greatest fear" speech is great, the excessive slow-motion and cheer routines are not.
Rated 10 May 2013
Rated 07 Nov 2012
62
37th
* Casting, Acting : 6 * Script : 5 * Directing, Aura : 7 * Ease of Viewing : 6 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 07 Nov 2012
Rated 23 Aug 2012
2
30th
Bleh. Manipulative. Though, please do keep piling movies about brown people playing sports on me. They're getting better.
Rated 23 Aug 2012
Rated 17 Apr 2012
70
31st
Not the best sports/motivational movie, but unique and well-acted.
Rated 17 Apr 2012
Rated 12 Jan 2012
79
58th
Samuel L. Jackson elevates this film to near greatness.
Rated 12 Jan 2012
Rated 19 Dec 2011
80
26th
A great inspirational story and feelgood flick
Rated 19 Dec 2011
Rated 08 Feb 2011
77
76th
Basketbol, Koc, ögretmen, okul, basari, kürtaj, parti, takim ruhu (sürekli yenilen okul takiminin basina gecen koc karter siki bir disiplin altinda takimina basari kazandirir. begendim)
Rated 08 Feb 2011
Rated 14 Nov 2010
20
44th
It's all perfectly predictable (a group shot of the team walking in slo-mo toward the camera at the state tournament: you could bank on it), but there are good lessons here, engagingly taught, for those who need them.
Rated 14 Nov 2010
Rated 18 Oct 2010
15
21st
"As the film grinds on, without any actual actors to work against, Jackson starts to look marooned and eventually seems to give up trying." - Chris Barsanti
Rated 18 Oct 2010
Rated 03 Jan 2010
87
82nd
This is a movie that will make you cry because of your renewed faith in other people.
Rated 03 Jan 2010
Rated 06 Mar 2014
75
67th
Standard inspirational sports stuff. It's still a relatively high quality, but it's not like you won't know what's going to happen.
Rated 06 Mar 2014
Rated 26 Jan 2009
80
88th
Very good movie, should be seen by all that want to learn how to inspire. Very cool acting by Samuel L. Jackson. There is some teen drama going on too, but it doesn't distract from the genius inspiration this movie has brought to the world. Thank you!
Rated 26 Jan 2009
Rated 07 Mar 2015
6
43rd
An inspiring high-school sports drama carried by loveable characters, a moving storyline, and a strong lead performance by Jackson. The sports film cliches are definitely here, but aren't gregarious enough to make me not cry countless tears at the emotional peaks in the story, no matter how predictable. Some of the players' personal side-plots feel a bit out of place (Kenyon and Kyra's drama comes to mind) but others fit more seamlessly. In sum, a wonderful story, if not a ground-breaking film.
Rated 07 Mar 2015
Rated 26 Mar 2016
76
41st
Great Samuel L performance. The performances give a real heart and grounding to what could have been a run of the mill sports film.
Rated 26 Mar 2016
Rated 21 Nov 2016
66
26th
Know people that love this movie. It has to be nostalgic for them or something
Rated 21 Nov 2016
Rated 12 Sep 2017
74
42nd
Samuel L Jackson is great in the lead role in this film. The script is good and the supporting cast does a good job as well. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 12 Sep 2017
Rated 02 Oct 2018
48
49th
Samuel L. Jackson is the only redeeming thing in this sports drama. It's fairly standard as-is.
Rated 02 Oct 2018
Rated 04 Aug 2019
60
40th
It gives you nothing more than what you would expect from a real life inspired high school sport film.
Rated 04 Aug 2019
Rated 07 Dec 2020
82
71st
Delilah! Delilah! Delilah!
Rated 07 Dec 2020
Rated 09 Sep 2021
75
65th
Bodiescruz/i'mnotateacher+gfashantipreg+contracts+exhausted-cruzfakemug+nerdysonforcesselfintoschool/teamlol+cardiowin+cruzneednuffpushupssuicidesbyfri-closesoteamfinish+itieddatshit!lool+sayinniggatellsthemit'scool+principalbeef+momgetshimbackonteam:P+stoppedcuzgrades+townsnaps+cruzsavesthemthenhisbigbrokilled-criestocoach+townwins-teamwont-deepestfearpowerfulbeyondmeasure+scholarship/helpbaby-butsheaborted+lose+sonbrokedadrecords
Rated 09 Sep 2021
Rated 02 Oct 2021
84
73rd
Familiar underdog material given a real shot of juice by Jackson's commanding and charismatic performance; you couldn't really ask for a better actor to play the hardass with a heart of gold and he is complemented by a fine line-up in his team; Spencer is also great as a mamma even more fierce and commanding than Jackson! Potentially soapy and melodramatic elements of the story are nicely underplayed and make this one of the more genuinely involving (and quietly inspirational) sports sagas.
Rated 02 Oct 2021
Rated 16 Mar 2022
80
56th
Inspirational and a magnificent performance by Samuel Jackson.
Rated 16 Mar 2022
Rated 09 Aug 2022
59
11th
Samuel L. Jackson is pretty good, but I found most of the supporting cast to be too bland to get invested in their stories.
Rated 09 Aug 2022
Rated 01 Mar 2023
50
28th
Samuel L. Jackson does not call any of these kids a motherfucker :(
Rated 01 Mar 2023
Rated 28 Jul 2024
53
33rd
Its very black movie for the white man for starters. Producers did see the marketing value and movie comes with soundtrack what probably sold some discs and there is even ultimately stupid sideplot for Ashanti. Great camerawork and acting did save the day and over 2hours long film wasn't totally a waste of time.
Rated 28 Jul 2024
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
23rd
I mean i've seen this movie with every other sport and this one wasn't done so well even though Samuel L kicks ass
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
26th
A typical rags to riches american sporting team/struggling black people movie. But still entertaining.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
44th
Coach Carter is a heart of gold sports film that, though good on its own, hardly stands up to other inspirational movies about sports like Remember the Titans, Miracle, or the all powerful The Natural, so it is easily forgotten. Meh!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
88th
one of the best sports movies i have seen ... next to remember the titians
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
36th
samuel l. jackson is a wonderful actor but this movie is mediocre in every other way possible
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
29th
About as good as MTV movies get. That said, its average.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
38th
Nice one
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
40th
A made for TV caliber movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
61st
Went in to this expecting the usual hollywood feel-good sports-team crap and ended up being pleasantly suprised.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
5th
I had to watch this one in school too... all the kids loved it. u_u
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
28th
Pretty lame.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 20 Mar 2007
75
67th
Pretty conventional inspirational coach-sports drama, but since these movies are all about the 'coach,' Samuel L. Jackson gets the job done quite nicely.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
Rated 12 Feb 2007
65
73rd
As this type of film goes this is definitely top of the bunch.
Rated 12 Feb 2007
Rated 01 Dec 2006
55
12th
Great basketball scenes but otherwise nothing good here.
Rated 01 Dec 2006
Rated 22 Jul 2009
60
29th
These high school football movies are all alike. This isn't the worst one though, but there are always too many cliches.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
65th
Finally a movie about the inner-city that doesn't portray all of the kids as drug dealing gang bangers. A good story, but better if you like basketball.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
77
53rd
Pretty good sports movie. Sam Jackson is the coolest dude in movies today and plays a pretty good tough coach in this movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
44th
As a fan of inspiring teacher movies and Samuel L Jackson, it's at least watchable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
24th
Hardly inspirational. I'd rather watch blue chips.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 13 Oct 2007
70
61st
In spite of the script not creative, the movie brings much more in his content of which a simple story of basketball. But the problem is that, is not a original thing.
Rated 13 Oct 2007
Rated 21 Jan 2008
90
51st
Our family has always enjoyed movies based upon the truth and this one was well done!
Rated 21 Jan 2008
Rated 05 Apr 2008
77
59th
I enjoyed this movie. It does its job surprisingly well, as I actually felt somewhat motivated when it was over.
Rated 05 Apr 2008
Rated 28 Jul 2008
89
85th
An Amazingly Inspirational Basketball Movie
Rated 28 Jul 2008
Rated 28 Jul 2008
75
56th
Solid sports movie, I enjoyed it.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
Rated 15 Oct 2008
22
20th
Jeg fatter ikke alle de amerikanske sportsfilm...
Rated 15 Oct 2008
Rated 16 Dec 2008
75
54th
I am a fan of Samuel Jackson, and he comes through as usual with a great performance as the high school coach. The rest of the cast is so-so. Movie is over two hours, which it does not need to be. It is a good story, and if you like sports and rap music you might find a liking to it.
Rated 16 Dec 2008
Rated 27 Nov 2006
60
25th
Suprised how much i enjoyed it. Weak acting from some of the kids, although i think Gonzalez is going to be something as soon as he lands a lead role. At least watch this to see him in what will be referred to later as one of his early roles. Also, addition of Ashanti made me vomit a little in my mouth.
Rated 27 Nov 2006
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