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Coach Carter
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Engaging film with a terrific message.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Coach Carter
Parents need to know that the film has some mature material for a PG-13, including an out-of-wedlock teen pregnancy and a discussion of abortion. There is some strong language, but the movie includes a very worthwhile discussion of the n-word and whether it is appropriate for African-Americans to use a word that would make them angry if used by a white person. The film is frank about the kinds of violence inner-city neighborhoods are subjected to, including shooting. A character is killed. There is some material relating to drug-dealing.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the movie's focus on the use of language and dress to show respect. Why did Carter's son want to transfer? Another great discussion could center on the passage quoted from Marianne Williamson (often incorrectly attributed to Nelson Mandela): "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. …"
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Inspirational
This movie had me hooked from beginning to the end. The great thing about this sports movie is it focuses less on basketball and the story digs into the lives of the players. It show that there is much more to high school sports than just the sport itself.
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You HAVE to see this movie.!.!.!.!
This is such a great movie about basketball and real life..Its based on a true story.I wouldn't recomened it for someone under 10.Watch this movie!!!
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Good sports movie but a little edgy
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i can watch this a million times and still love it!!!
i love basketball, and this movie!!! it was the best ever
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i like basketball
its a good basketball movie.
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It had a great lesson
I loved it. it was so cool. I love bascetball
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Great movie for older tweens and teens
I went to this with my two kids 12 and 14 and both loved it -- even the girl (she told her friends she cried). It put real social issues in a real perspective in a way that real kids felt was authentic. I loved it too. GIVE US MORE LIKE THIS!
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