Movies Like Coach Carter

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

Glory Road

2006·1h 58m·★ 7.2·James Gartner

Themes: teachers and students, basketballFans also likedDrama & History

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1989·1h 48m·★ 7.4·John G. Avildsen

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School Ties

1992·1h 46m·★ 6.9·Robert Mandel

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2004·1h 58m·★ 7.2·Peter Berg

Themes: high school, sportsFans also liked

Braveheart

1995·2h 58m·★ 8.3·Mel Gibson

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Betrayed

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303 Squadron

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GOAT

2026·1h 40m·★ 6.7·Tyree Dillihay

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The Basketball Diaries

1995·1h 42m·★ 7.3·Scott Kalvert

Themes: basketball, sports

When the Game Stands Tall

2014·1h 55m·★ 6.6·Thomas Carter

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Dead Poets Society

1989·2h 9m·★ 8.1·Peter Weir

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2001·1h 54m·★ 8.0·Richard Kelly

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2005·2h 16m·★ 7.8·James Mangold

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Match Point

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How Good Is Coach Carter?

Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.

Where to Watch Coach Carter

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