The Express

Where to Watch The Express (2008) (Legally)

He changed our country... one yard at a time.
Oct 10, 2008 DE 130 min PG
7.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
289 votes
Drama
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (2008), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, with a runtime around 130 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.1/10 from about 289 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

sports, american football, college, biography, based on true story, syracuse university

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main cast

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