The Express
Seen it?2008 | 130 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.1 out of 10), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Friday Night Lights or Ford v Ferrari, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$10 million worldwide on a $40 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 56K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gary Fleder
- Rob BrownErnie Davis
- Dennis QuaidBen Schwartzwalder
- Darrin HensonJim Brown
- Omar Benson MillerJack Buckley
- Nelsan EllisWill Davis, Jr.
- Charles S. DuttonWillie 'Pops' Davis
- Justin MartinYoung Ernie
- Justin JonesYoung Will
- Nicole BeharieSarah Ward
- Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorMarie Davis