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Summary Based on a true story, "The Express" follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. His fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of American sports, and his story continues to inspire new generations. (Universal Pictures)

The Express
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 27 Critic Reviews
58
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
7.8
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Summary Based on a true story, "The Express" follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. His fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of American sports, and his story continues to inspire new generations. (Universal Pictures)

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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52% Positive
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 27 Critic Reviews
58
52% Positive
14 Reviews
48% Mixed
13 Reviews
0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
7.8
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40% Mixed
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
7.8
60% Positive
3 Ratings
40% Mixed
2 Ratings
0% Negative
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Production Company Davis Entertainment, IDEA Filmproduktions, Relativity Media
Release Date Oct 10, 2008
Duration 2 h 10 m
Rating PG
Tagline He changed our country... one yard at a time.
ESPY Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Image Awards (NAACP)
1 Nomination
Young Artist Awards
1 Nomination