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The Polar Express (2004)

A journey like you’ve never imagined.

AdventureAnimationFamilyFantasy

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

Release Date
November 10, 2004
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
6.7/10 (6860 votes)

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Cast: Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye, Peter Scolari, Michael Jeter, Josh Hutcherson, Daryl Sabara

Collection: The Polar Express Collection

Production: Golden Mean, Playtone, ImageMovers, Castle Rock Entertainment, Shangri-La Entertainment
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Budget
$165M
Revenue
$318M
Full Cast (53 people)

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Wuchak - 5/10

***Some kids with creepy dead eyes take a dreamlike trip to the North Pole on The Polar Express*** A boy from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is at the age where he no longer believes in Christmas, as far as Santa, his elves and flying reindeer go, but a magical train appears in front of his home on Christmas Eve and whisks him away on an adventurous trip to the North Pole with several other kids. ...

November 30, 2018

Peter89Spencer - 10/10

No matter how many times I watch this, it always brought me to tears! I only wish that I got to see it in 3D at the cinema.

December 13, 2020

Peter McGinn - 8/10

Watching The Polar Express is not an annual event for me, but I believe I have seen it three times and would not nix the idea if someone were to suggest watching it again. I feel a connection to it for an odd reason: my wife and I volunteered one Christmas season to be elves serving cocoa and dancing for an actual Polar Express narrow gauge train ride when we lived in Maine. (Though I can assure ...

December 19, 2020

The Polar Express

The Polar Express

A journey like you’ve never imagined.

A journey like you’ve never imagined.

6.7
100 min

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date11/10/2004
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Cast

Tom Hanks

as Hero Boy (Adult)/ Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus

Leslie Zemeckis

as Sister Sarah / Mother

Eddie Deezen

as Know-It-All

Nona Gaye

as Hero Girl (voice)

Peter Scolari

as Billy / Lonely Boy

Michael Jeter

as Smokey / Steamer

Josh Hutcherson

as Hero Boy (motion capture)

Daryl Sabara

as Hero Boy (voice)

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Images

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The Spirit of Christmas

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"ALL ABOARD!" Scene

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Polar Express about?

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

How long is The Polar Express?

1h 40m

When was The Polar Express released?

November 10, 2004

Who directed The Polar Express?

Robert Zemeckis

Who stars in The Polar Express?

Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen

What genre is The Polar Express?

Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy

What is The Polar Express rated?

G