The Express(2008)
He changed our country... one yard at a time.
The Express Synopsis
Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
The Express (2008) is a drama film directed by Gary Fleder, released on October 10, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Henson and Omar Benson Miller. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 295 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Fleder
- Writers:
- Charles Leavitt
- Producers:
- John Davis
- Cinematographer:
- Kramer Morgenthau
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- Davis Entertainment, Relativity Media, IDEA Filmproduktions, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $40,000,000
- Revenue:
- $9,793,496
- Status:
- Released
The Express (2008) Trailer
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The Express Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Express.
The Express
Trailer
Driving For Greatness - Extended Preview
Clip
The Longhorns Game
Clip
Ernie's High School Days Are Over! - Extended Preview
Clip
The Express Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rob Brown
as Ernie Davis
Dennis Quaid
as Ben Schwartzwalder
Darrin Henson
as Jim Brown
Omar Benson Miller
as Jack Buckley
Nelsan Ellis
as Will Davis, Jr.
Charles S. Dutton
as Willie 'Pops' Davis
Justin Martin
as Young Ernie
- Justin Jones
Justin Jones
as Young Will
Nicole Beharie
as Sarah Ward
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
as Marie Davis
- Elizabeth Shivers
Elizabeth Shivers
as Elizabeth Davis
Clancy Brown
as Roy Simmons
Key crew
Directed by Gary Fleder, written by Charles Leavitt, produced by John Davis.
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The Express Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 295 ratings.
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The Express – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Express online?
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The Express (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Express?
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The main cast of The Express (2008) includes Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Henson, Omar Benson Miller and Nelsan Ellis. The film was directed by Gary Fleder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Express released?
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The Express was released on October 10, 2008 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is The Express worth watching?
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The Express (2008) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 295 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Express?
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Yes. The official The Express trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.