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Overview
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Chris Van Allsburg (book)
Robert Zemeckis (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
10 November 2004 (USA) more
Tagline:
Journey Beyond Your Imagination more
Plot:
On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 14 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(205 articles)
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User Comments:
This is one of the best animation features ever! more (379 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Tom Hanks | ... | Hero Boy / Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus |
 | Leslie Zemeckis | ... | Sister Sarah / Mother |
 | Eddie Deezen | ... | Know-It-All |
 | Nona Gaye | ... | Hero Girl |
| Peter Scolari | ... | Lonely Boy |
| Andy Pellick | ... | Pastry Chef |
| Josh Eli | ... | Waiter |
| Mark Mendonca | ... | Waiter |
| Rolandas Hendricks | ... | Waiter |
| Mark Goodman | ... | Waiter |
| Jon Scott | ... | Waiter |
 | Gregory Gast | ... | Waiter |
| Sean Scott | ... | Waiter |
| Gordon Hart | ... | Waiter |
 | Michael Jeter | ... | Smokey / Steamer |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
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Runtime:
99 min
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2.00 : 1 more
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DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS | IMAX 6-Track
Certification:
Indonesia:SU | South Korea:All | Portugal:M/4 | Canada:G (all jurisdictions) | Iceland:L | Malaysia:U | USA:PG (Special Edition DVD) | USA:TV-PG (TV rating) | USA:G (certificate #41220) | New Zealand:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Brazil:Livre | Chile:TE | Czech Republic:U | Finland:S | Germany:6 | Ireland:G | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Singapore:G | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:8 (canton of Zurich) | UK:U
Filming Locations:
Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA more
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Fun Stuff
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Initial digital camera tests shot by Allen Daviau. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: Know-It-All states that the train is a Baldwin 2-8-4 locomotive built in 1931. The Polar Express was modeled from plans of Pere Marquette 1225 which is a 2-8-4 type built by Lima Locomotive Works in 1941. more
Quotes:
Hobo:
One more thing... do you believe in ghosts?
The Boy:
[shakes head no]
Hobo:
[in a sinister tone] Interesting...
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Best Ever Christmas Films (2005) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Rockin' on Top of the World more
FAQ
What is the name of the instrument the Hobo is playing on the roof of the train?What are the various formats on DVD?
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The Polar Express delivered me all the way back to childhood and my own faith in Santa Claus at the age of five. I could not only hear the bells, I could see his sleigh in the night sky. Chris Van Allsburg is to be commended for writing an excellent fantasy and Tom Hanks for conducting the wonder tour to beat them all. The special effects are just outstanding, the story line credible and heartwarming. The characters are believable and utterly charming. The children depicted are our own. I would recommend this film to any and all who love Christmas and remember what it is to believe. The experience of watching makes you a participant, breathless to see what comes next. I can hardly wait to view it on IMAX and am taking my entire family, including seven grandchildren to the Tulsa Cinemark this season. Let's hope we see more of this quality venue in months and years to come.