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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorThomas Carter
WriterMark Schwahn, John Gatins
Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
Ken Carter
Rob Brown
Kenyon Stone
Robert Ri'chard
Damien Carter
Rick Gonzalez
Timo Cruz
Nana Gbewonyo
Junior Battle
Antwon Tanner
Worm
Channing Tatum
Jason Lyle
Ashanti
Kyra
Texas Battle
Maddux
Lacey Beeman
Susan
Octavia Spencer
Mrs. Battle
Allison Kyler
Dancer
Cindy Chiu
Bay Hill Cheerleader
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton
Dominique
Dana Davis
Peyton
Sonya Eddy
Worm's Mother
Debbi Morgan
Tonya
Mel Winkler
Coach White
Paul Rae
Guardian
Ray Baker
St. Francis Coach
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Keywords
high schoolscholarshipsportsviolence in schoolsauthoritarian educationbased on true storybasketballteacherteachers and students
Details
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$77M
TMDb Votes
3,269
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026