The ExpressOverview and Synopsis

  • The Express
  • Opened October 10, 2008 | Runtime:2 hr. 9 min.
  • PG
    thematic content, violence and language involving racism, and for brief sensuality
  • Born into poverty, Ernie Davis (Rob Brown) overcomes many obstacles to get into Syracuse University's football program. Under the guidance of Coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid), Davis becomes one of the school's best players, even surpassing Read More
  • Cast: Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Omar Benson Miller, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Charles S. Dutton
  • Director: Gary Fleder
  • Genres: Biopic [feature], Sports Drama, Drama

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  • Rob Brown and Dennis Quaid in "The Express."
  • Rob Brown and Dennis Quaid in "The Express."
  • Darren Dewitt Henson, Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown in "The Express."

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  • Dennis Quaid at the New York premiere of "The Express."
  • Omar Benson Miller at the New York premiere of "The Express."
  • Rob Brown and Justin Martin at the New York premiere of "The Express."

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  • Heart swells!
    by cheescake77

    I took my 11yr old son to this movie thinking it would be a good sports film both him and I could be interested in. I had no idea! What a great movie! Both my son and I left with swollen hearts....Read More

  • The Express - Great Sports Movie
    by volkathy

    Even for females - I really enjoyed this story - based on actual events that I was not previously aware of - go see this movie....Read More

  • Awesome Football Movie
    by dallascowboys249

    I had seen this movie with a friend and we both liked it. To me it was very well acted and inspiring. I cant wait to get it on dvd because i liked a lot and i want to own. Have to see it with the...Read More

  • Good weather you like sports movies or not!
    by will.i.am1997

    If you're into sports movies like Gridiron Gang or anything like that then you will really love this movie. It was very well done and worth the money spent on it. It is also age appropriat if you...Read More

The Express Critic Reviews

  • "...ends up feeling like a fumble at the goal line, coming across as simple-minded and melodramatic. " Los Angeles Times

    - Mark Olsen

  • "...it's a better family movie than a lot of junk hyped as such." USA Today

    - Mike Clark

  • "The sports theme may define the pic's aud, but emotional content could provide a crossover punch." Variety

    - John Anderson

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