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The Express

7.220082h 10mPGMovieDrama

Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

DirectorGary Fleder
WriterCharles Leavitt
ProducersJohn Davis·Derek Dauchy

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Cast · Directed by Gary Fleder

RBRob Brown
Rob Brown
Ernie Davis
DQDennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid
Ben Schwartzwalder
DHDarrin Henson
Darrin Henson
Jim Brown
OMOmar Benson Miller
Omar Benson Miller
Jack Buckley
NENelsan Ellis
Nelsan Ellis
Will Davis, Jr.
CDCharles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton
Willie 'Pops' Davis
JMJustin Martin
Justin Martin
Young Ernie
JJ
Justin Jones
Young Will
NBNicole Beharie
Nicole Beharie
Sarah Ward
AEAunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Marie Davis
ES
Elizabeth Shivers
Elizabeth Davis
CBClancy Brown
Clancy Brown
Roy Simmons

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The Express — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Express?

The Express is streaming on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Express on Netflix?

No, The Express is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free and Tubi TV.

Is The Express on Amazon Prime Video?

The Express isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Express for free?

The Express is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Express based on a true story?

Yes — The Express is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).