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The Express

The Express

He changed our country... one yard at a time.

Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Express
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 2008-10-10
  • Runtime: 130 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (270 votes)
  • Budget: $40,000,000
  • Revenue: $9,793,496
  • Production Companies: Davis Entertainment, Relativity Media, IDEA Filmproduktions, Universal Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.8165
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Rob Brown

Rob Brown

as Ernie Davis

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

as Ben Schwartzwalder

Darrin Henson

Darrin Henson

as Jim Brown

Omar Benson Miller

Omar Benson Miller

as Jack Buckley

Nelsan Ellis

Nelsan Ellis

as Will Davis, Jr.

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

as Willie 'Pops' Davis

Justin Martin

Justin Martin

as Young Ernie

Justin Jones

Justin Jones

as Young Will

Nicole Beharie

Nicole Beharie

as Sarah Ward

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

as Marie Davis

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Driving For Greatness - Extended Preview

The Longhorns Game

Ernie's High School Days Are Over! - Extended Preview

The Express

External Links

Keywords

sportsamerican footballcollegebiographysyracuse university

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Express?

The Express is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2008-10-10.

Who are the main actors in The Express?

The main cast includes Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Henson, Omar Benson Miller, Nelsan Ellis, .

Where can I watch The Express online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Express is available.

Is The Express based on a true story?

He changed our country... one yard at a time.

What is the IMDb rating of The Express?

The Express has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 270 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Express?

The movie had a production budget of $40,000,000 and earned $9,793,496 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Express?

The soundtrack was composed by Davis Entertainment, Relativity Media, IDEA Filmproduktions, Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Express filmed?

The Express was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Express?

The total runtime of The Express is 130 minutes.

Is The Express suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Express?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Express.

Does The Express have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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