💬 GeoQuote

Where was Coach Carter filmed?

2005 film, directed by Thomas Carter.

  • Long Beach

The story is set in California, about 245 miles (395 km) from where it was filmed.

Red pins: where it was filmed. Amber pins: where the story is set. Select a pin to see its name.

Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
California
Filmed in
Long Beach
Distance
About 245 miles (395 km) between California and the nearest filming location.
Play today’s game Play a teen roundPlay a Thomas Carter roundPlay a Samuel L. Jackson round

About Coach Carter

Select a button for more information.

Released
2005
Director
Thomas Carter
Cast
Samuel L. JacksonRob BrownRobert Ri'chardRick GonzalezAntwon TannerChanning TatumTexas BattleDebbi MorganMel Winkler
Genre
TeenDramaComing-of-ageBiographicalSport
Awards
Black Reel Award for Best Director; NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

In Richmond, California, Ken Carter becomes the coach of Richmond High School's basketball team, the Oilers, for which he once played.

Principal Garrison questions Carter's strict approach, doubting the players' ability to meet his demands.

Although he falls short, his teammates help him finish, allowing him to rejoin the team.

Famous lines from Coach Carter

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Where we from?Coach Carter
  • This ain’t over!Timo Cruz
  • What do we love?!Coach Carter
  • What's my home town?Coach Carter
  • Oh, well are you a madam?Coach Carter

Also filmed there

Select a title to see where it was filmed.

Filmed nearby

Select a title to see where it was filmed.

More from Thomas Carter

Select a title to see where it was filmed.

Look up another film or show

Type a few letters, then select a title.