6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Coach Carter (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While acknowledging the systemic challenges faced by inner-city youth, the film champions a solution rooted in individual responsibility, strict discipline, and the transformative power of a strong, principled leader, aligning with conservative values of self-reliance and meritocracy.
The movie features a diverse cast that accurately reflects its real-life setting and characters, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on the challenges and empowerment of a marginalized community, focusing on systemic issues rather than critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Coach Carter does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story is solely centered on the challenges and triumphs of a high school basketball team and its coach, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Coach Carter is a biographical sports drama centered on a high school basketball team. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes, resulting in no depiction within its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on the real-life male coach Ken Carter. All significant characters, including Coach Carter and his basketball team, maintain their historical or established genders as portrayed on screen.
The film "Coach Carter" is a biopic based on the real-life story of Ken Carter, an African American basketball coach. The character of Ken Carter is portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, who is also African American, aligning with the historical figure's race. No other significant characters are depicted as a different race than their historical or canonical counterparts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.6
Critic Ratings
6.3
5.7
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