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The Polar Express

The Polar Express

A journey like you’ve never imagined.

20046.71h 40m

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.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Written by Robert Zemeckis, William Broyles Jr., Chris Van Allsburg
Produced by Steve Starkey, William Teitler, Gary Goetzman
Box OfficeBudget: $165.0MRevenue: $318.4M

Top Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

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

Leslie Zemeckis

Leslie Zemeckis

Sister Sarah / Mother

Eddie Deezen

Eddie Deezen

Know-It-All

Nona Gaye

Nona Gaye

Hero Girl (voice)

Peter Scolari

Peter Scolari

Billy - Lonely Boy

Michael Jeter

Michael Jeter

Smokey / Steamer

Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson

Hero Boy (motion capture)

Daryl Sabara

Daryl Sabara

Hero Boy (voice)

Jimmy Bennett

Jimmy Bennett

Lonely Boy (voice)

Tinashe

Tinashe

Hero Girl (motion capture)

Themes & Keywords

faithholidaysanta clausnerdbelltrainbeardnorth poletrestletickettrain travelchristmascheerfulxmas

About The Polar Express

The Polar Express is a animation, adventure, family, fantasy film released in 2004 exploring themes of faith, holiday, santa claus, nerd, bell, train. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, it stars Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen. 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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