The Express (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2008, The Express is a drama film directed by Gary Fleder, running about 130 minutes. “He changed our country... one yard at a time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the incredible true story, The Express follows the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
Who’s in it. The Express stars Rob Brown as Ernie Davis, Dennis Quaid as Ben Schwartzwalder, Darrin Henson as Jim Brown and Omar Benson Miller as Jack Buckley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Express has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Express tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Express (2008)?
- In US, The Express is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Express worth watching?
- The Express holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Express?
- The Express stars Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Henson, Omar Benson Miller and Nelsan Ellis.
- When was The Express released?
- The Express was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.