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The Polar Express

A journey like you’ve never imagined.

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.

1h 40m2004GTMDb 6.7

AdventureAnimationFamilyFantasy

English

Crew and Cast

Robert ZemeckisRobert ZemeckisDirectorTom HanksTom HanksHero Boy (Adult) · Father · Conductor · Hobo · Scrooge · Santa ClausLeslie ZemeckisLeslie ZemeckisSister Sarah · MotherEddie DeezenEddie DeezenKnow-It-AllNona GayeNona GayeHero Girl (voice)Peter ScolariPeter ScolariBilly · Lonely BoyMichael JeterMichael JeterSmokey · SteamerJosh HutchersonJosh HutchersonHero Boy (motion capture)Daryl SabaraDaryl SabaraHero Boy (voice)Jimmy BennettJimmy BennettLonely Boy (voice)TinasheTinasheHero Girl (motion capture)
Brendan KingPastry Chef
Andy PellickPastry Chef
Josh EliWaiter
Mark MendoncaWaiter
Rolondas HendricksWaiterMark GoodmanMark GoodmanWaiter
Jon ScottWaiterGregory GastGregory GastWaiter
Sean ScottWaiterGordon HartGordon HartWaiterChris CoppolaChris CoppolaToothless Boy · ElfJulene ReneeJulene ReneeRed Head Girl · ElfCharles FleischerCharles FleischerElf GeneralSteven TylerSteven TylerElf Lieutenant · Elf SingerPhil FondacaroPhil FondacaroElfDebbie Lee CarringtonDebbie Lee CarringtonElfMark PovinelliMark PovinelliElfEd GaleEd GaleElfDante PastulaDante PastulaLittle BoyAndré SogliuzzoAndré SogliuzzoSmokey · Steamer (voice)

Storyline

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.

  • Golden Mean
  • Playtone
  • ImageMovers
  • Castle Rock Entertainment
  • Shangri-La Entertainment
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Info

Status
Released
Released
10 November 2004
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
G
TMDB score
6.7 / 10 (7,141 votes)

Production

Director
Robert Zemeckis
Writers
Robert Zemeckis, William Broyles Jr.
Studios
Golden Mean, Playtone, ImageMovers
Countries
United States of America

Box Office

Budget
$165.0M
Revenue
$318.4M
Profit
$153.4M
Return
1.9×
Collection
The Polar Express Collection

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English