
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer(2018)
When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, a miniature horse has 3 days to fulfill his lifelong dream of earning a spot on Santa's team at the North Pole try-outs.


“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.

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

Leslie Zemeckis
Sister Sarah / Mother

Eddie Deezen
Know-It-All

Nona Gaye
Hero Girl (voice)

Peter Scolari
Billy - Lonely Boy

Michael Jeter
Smokey / Steamer

Josh Hutcherson
Hero Boy (motion capture)

Daryl Sabara
Hero Boy (voice)

Jimmy Bennett
Lonely Boy (voice)

Tinashe
Hero Girl (motion capture)
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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