# Coach Carter (2005)

> A principled basketball coach risks his team’s season to make struggling Richmond students earn a future beyond the court.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3752

## Facts

- Runtime: 136 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Thomas Carter
- Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown, Robert Ri'chard, Rick Gonzalez, Nana Gbewonyo, Antwon Tanner, Channing Tatum, Ashanti
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0393162/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: inspirational, earnest, energetic, motivational viewing, sports movie night

## Synopsis

A determined coach battles for the future of his players, teaching them that success goes beyond the court.

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