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The Polar Express (2004)

PG 100 min  -  Animation | Adventure | Family  -   10 November 2004 (USA)
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Ratings: 6.6/10 from 49,381 users   Metascore: 61/100 
Reviews: 400 user | 173 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com

On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home.

Director:

Robert Zemeckis

Writers:

Chris Van Allsburg (book), Robert Zemeckis (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Hanks ...
Leslie Zemeckis ...
Sister Sarah / Mother
Eddie Deezen ...
Nona Gaye ...
Peter Scolari ...
Billy - Lonely Boy
Andy Pellick Andy Pellick ...
Pastry Chef
Josh Eli Josh Eli ...
Waiter
Mark Mendonca Mark Mendonca ...
Waiter
Rolandas Hendricks Rolandas Hendricks ...
Waiter
Mark Goodman Mark Goodman ...
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Jon Scott Jon Scott ...
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Gregory Gast ...
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Sean Scott Sean Scott ...
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Gordon Hart Gordon Hart ...
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Michael Jeter ...
Smokey / Steamer
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Storyline

This is the story of a young hero boy on Christmas Eve who boards on a powerful magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home. What unfolds is an an adventure which follows a doubting boy, who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole; during this ride, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery which shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Boy | North Pole | Train | Christmas | Christmas Eve  | See more »

Taglines:

Don't miss the holiday film of the season. See more »

Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$165,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$23,323,463 (USA) (14 November 2004) (3650 Screens)

Gross:

$176,610,096 (USA) (14 January 2007) (re-release)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | IMAX 6-Track

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.00 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Before the hero boy boards the Polar Express, the clock shows that it is 11:55. The time does not change until the first gift of Christmas is given near the end of the film. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When the silver bell flies off of the harness and bounces on the ground, the leather straps attached to the bell do NOT twist and tangle in the normal manner. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Hero Boy: On Christmas Eve many years ago I laid quietly in my bed. I did not rustle the sheets, I breathed slowly and silently. I was listening for a sound I was afraid I'd never hear: the sound of Santa's sleigh bells.
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Crazy Credits

At the very end, it reads "In Dedication to Michael Jeter" with a picture. See more »

Connections

References Forrest Gump (1994) See more »

Soundtracks

"Winter Wonderland"
Written by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith (as Dick Smith)
Performed by The Andrews Sisters
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under License from Universal Music Enterprises See more »