Pride

Coach Jim Ellis shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor, he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.

Critics found Pride a stellar Terrence Howard performance wrapped in a sports drama that leans too heavily on familiar genre clichés.

• Jim Ellis turns a rec-center swim team of troubled teens into a unit that channels their anger into discipline
• The team becomes a source of pride and purpose for a neighborhood facing recreation budget cuts

• Coach Cartershared inspirational sports drama tone and underdog team-building arc
• Freedom Writersshared feel-good inner-city redemption through sport and mentorship
• Glory Roadshared true-story uplift through competitive athletics and racial tension

Director

Sunu Gonera

Release Date

2007-03-23

Runtime

104 min

Rating

6.7 / 10 (75)

What is Pride about?

A determined recreation worker builds a competitive swim team out of troubled Philadelphia teens, turning pool lanes into a path toward self-worth.

What is Pride like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pride as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Pride violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Pride.

What did critics think of Pride?

Critics found Pride a stellar Terrence Howard performance wrapped in a sports drama that leans too heavily on familiar genre clichés.

Which films are like Pride?

Films with a similar feel include Coach Carter, Freedom Writers, and Glory Road.

How long is Pride?

Pride runs 104 minutes.

Where can I watch Pride?

In United States, Pride streams on The CW, Fawesome, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.