The Polar Express(2004)
“A journey like you’ve never imagined.”
Overview
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.
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Studio
Golden Mean
Budget
$165M
Revenue
$318M
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)
Jimmy Bennett
as Lonely Boy (voice)
Tinashe
as Hero Girl (motion capture)
Brendan King
as Pastry Chef
Andy Pellick
as Pastry Chef
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$165M
Box Office
$318M
Production Companies
Golden Mean • Playtone • ImageMovers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Polar Express?▼
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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.
Who directed The Polar Express?▼
The Polar Express was directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 2004. It is a adventure, animation, family, fantasy film.
How long is The Polar Express?▼
The Polar Express has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in The Polar Express?▼
The cast of The Polar Express includes 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 and more.
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