The Express
The Express
- PG
- 2h 10m
- 2008
62%
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Witness the inspirational true story of a real American hero. Rising from the humblest of beginnings, Ernie Davis (Rob Brown) overcame impossible odds to become the first African-American to win college football’s greatest honor – the Heisman Trophy. Starring Dennis Quaid as the hard-nosed coach that helped drive him to greatness, The Express is a powerful story of triumph on and off the field that will have you cheering again and again!
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Rotten Tomatoes® Score
TOMATOMETER®
62%Critics Consensus: The Express crosses the goal line as an inspirational sports drama, although fans of the genre will recognize many -- if not most -- of its clichés.
Reviews
Times-Picayune
Mike Scott
It makes the most of its on-the-field drama, but it tends toward gross generalizations and oversentimentality. ... As a result, the film is burdened with hokiness.
March 3, 2019
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Common Sense Media
age 12+Common Sense Says
Inspirational true story tackles race, football.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this film -- which was originally rated PG-13 and was re-edited to earn its PG -- revolves around the issue of race in America in the '50s and '60s and is fraught with racial epithets and racist attitudes. There's also a certain amount of violence -- including hard-hitting football action and also dirty tricks like a coach directing his players to hit an opponent at the site of an injury. There's also some salty tough-talk from a football coach and depictions of the segregation and racial divides in the American South in the '50s and '60s.
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The parents’ guide to what’s in this movie.
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Additional Info
- Genre:Drama
- Release Date:October 10, 2008
- Languages:English
- Captions:English
- Audio Format:5.1
- Screen Pass Eligible:Yes
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