Movie

The Express

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

★ 7.1(289)20082h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Gary Fleder
Release date: 2008-10-10
Runtime: 2h 10m
Language: English
Box office: $9,793,496
Budget: $40,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Davis Entertainment

The Express — trailer

About The Express

The Express is a 2008 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Gary Fleder, starring Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid and Darrin Henson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 289 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Express in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Rob Brown

Ernie Davis

Dennis Quaid

Ben Schwartzwalder

Darrin Henson

Jim Brown

Omar Benson Miller

Jack Buckley

Nelsan Ellis

Will Davis, Jr.

Charles S. Dutton

Willie 'Pops' Davis

Justin Martin

Young Ernie

Justin Jones

Young Will

Nicole Beharie

Sarah Ward

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Marie Davis

Elizabeth Shivers

Elizabeth Davis

Clancy Brown

Roy Simmons

Themes & keywords

sportsamerican footballcollegebiographybased on true storysyracuse university

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Express in United Arab Emirates?+

The Express is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Express on Netflix?+

The Express is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is The Express?+

The Express has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Who stars in The Express?+

The Express stars Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Henson, Omar Benson Miller and Nelsan Ellis.

When did The Express come out?+

The Express is a 2008 movie directed by Gary Fleder.

What genre is The Express?+

The Express is Drama film.

Who directed The Express?+

The Express was directed by Gary Fleder.