Big Easy Express (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, Big Easy Express is a music and documentary film directed by Emmett Malloy, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. Indie folk heroes Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Tennessee’s Old Crow Medicine Show, and Britain’s acclaimed Mumford & Sons, climbed aboard a beautiful vintage train in California, setting out for New Orleans, Louisiana on a “tour of dreams”. The resulting film from this journey is nothing short of magical. Part road movie and part concert film, BIG EASY EXPRESS bears witness to the birth of a new musical era. With poignancy and beauty, Malloy documents these incredible musicians as they ride the rails and wow the crowds, from Oakland… to New Orleans.
Who’s in it. Big Easy Express stars Ted Dwane as Himself, Alex Ebert as Himself, Winston Marshall as Himself and Marcus Mumford as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Big Easy Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Easy Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Easy Express tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Easy Express (2012)?
- In US, Big Easy Express is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big Easy Express worth watching?
- Big Easy Express holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Easy Express?
- Big Easy Express stars Ted Dwane, Alex Ebert, Winston Marshall, Marcus Mumford and Ben Lovett.
- When was Big Easy Express released?
- Big Easy Express was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.