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140 minutes

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A former basketball player takes charge of a high‑school team, confronting the side's complacency with a tough approach that provokes outrage among both the players and school staff. The drama, set within the high‑school setting, features Samuel L. Jackson and Ashanti.

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Coach Carter is a programme presented as a movie. It falls within the drama genre and centres on the world of high‑school sport, offering a narrative that follows the challenges faced by a team under unconventional leadership. The story follows a former basketball player who takes on the role of coach for a high‑school squad. Confronted with the team’s complacency, he adopts a strict, no‑nonsense approach to discipline and performance. His demanding methods quickly spark controversy, provoking outrage among those who question his tactics and the impact they have on the young athletes. The film’s dramatic tone underscores the clash between the coach’s rigid expectations and the students’ resistance to change. By highlighting the tension that arises when authority meets youthful indifference, the programme examines how a tough, corrective stance can stir strong reactions within a community. Throughout, the narrative maintains a focus on the coach’s effort to reshape attitudes and instil a sense of responsibility, even as his methods remain a source of heated debate.

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Coach Carter broadcasts on Sky Cinema Drama HD at 3:55pm, Saturday, 31 January 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Year2005
Runtime131 mins
DirectorThomas Carter

Cast & Crew

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Thomas CarterDirector
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Samuel L Jacksonas Coach Ken Carter
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Robert Ri'chardas Damien Carter
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Channing Tatumas Jason Lyle
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Nana Gbewonyoas Junior Battle
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Antwon Tanneras Worm
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Ashantias Kyra
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Rob Brownas Kenyon Stone
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Rick Gonzalezas Timo Cruz