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The Polar Express

  • 20042004
  • GG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
221K
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POPULARITY
4,352
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Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, and Josh Hutcherson in The Polar Express (2004)
A boy's fantastical train journey to the North Pole
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AnimationAdventureComedy
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
221K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,352
331
  • Director
    • Robert Zemeckis
  • Writers
    • Chris Van Allsburg(book)
    • Robert Zemeckis(screenplay)
    • William Broyles Jr.(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Chris Coppola(voice)
    • Michael Jeter(voice)
  • Director
    • Robert Zemeckis
  • Writers
    • Chris Van Allsburg(book)
    • Robert Zemeckis(screenplay)
    • William Broyles Jr.(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Chris Coppola(voice)
    • Michael Jeter(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 647User reviews
    • 171Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 5 wins & 26 nominations total

    Videos17

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    The Polar Express: When Christmas Comes
    Clip 2:38
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    The Polar Express Scene: Rockin' On Top Of The World
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    The Polar Express Scene: Stop The Train
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    The Polar Express Scene: Tracks Dead Ahead
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    The Polar Express Scene: Christmas Doesn't Work Out For Me
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    The Polar Express Scene: Slow Dawn
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    The Polar Express Scene: Sometimes The Most Real Things You Can't See
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    Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, and Josh Hutcherson in The Polar Express (2004)
    Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, and Josh Hutcherson in The Polar Express (2004)
    Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, and Josh Hutcherson in The Polar Express (2004)
    Tom Hanks in The Polar Express (2004)
    Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, and Josh Hutcherson in The Polar Express (2004)
    Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, and Josh Hutcherson in The Polar Express (2004)
    Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, and Josh Hutcherson in The Polar Express (2004)
    Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, and Josh Hutcherson in The Polar Express (2004)
    The Polar Express (2004)
    The Polar Express (2004)
    Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, and Josh Hutcherson in The Polar Express (2004)
    Tom Hanks in The Polar Express (2004)

    Top cast

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    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Hero Boy…
    Chris Coppola
    Chris Coppola
    • Toothless Boy
    • (voice)
    • …
    Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter
    • Smokey
    • (voice)
    • …
    Leslie Zemeckis
    Leslie Zemeckis
    • Sister Sarah
    • (voice)
    • …
    Eddie Deezen
    Eddie Deezen
    • Know-It-All
    • (voice)
    Nona Gaye
    Nona Gaye
    • Hero Girl
    • (voice)
    Peter Scolari
    Peter Scolari
    • Billy - Lonely Boy
    Brendan King
    • Pastry Chef
    • (voice)
    Andy Pellick
    • Pastry Chef
    • (voice)
    Josh Eli
    • Waiter
    • (voice)
    Mark Mendonca
    • Waiter
    • (voice)
    Rolondas Hendricks
    • Waiter
    • (voice)
    • (as Rolandas Hendricks)
    Mark Goodman
    • Waiter
    • (voice)
    Jon Scott
    • Waiter
    • (voice)
    Gregory Gast
    Gregory Gast
    • Waiter
    • (voice)
    Sean Scott
    • Waiter
    • (voice)
    Gordon Hart
    Gordon Hart
    • Waiter
    • (voice)
    Julene Renee
    Julene Renee
    • Red Head Girl
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Director
      • Robert Zemeckis
    • Writers
      • Chris Van Allsburg(book)
      • Robert Zemeckis(screenplay)
      • William Broyles Jr.(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film is listed in the 2006 Guinness Book of World Records as the "first all-digital capture" film, where all acted parts were done in digital capture.
    • Goofs
      Early in the film when Hero Boy is in his room, his robe is seen on the bedpost closest to the bedroom door - when his parents visit the room, that bedpost is bare, then when he goes to see the train, the robe is there again (and he rips the pocket).
    • Quotes

      The Conductor: Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see.

    • Crazy credits
      The production company credits are covered with snow and ice.
    • Alternate versions
      The film's IMAX release presented the film cropped to the Univisium 2.00:1 aspect ratio.
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: The Polar Express (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      The Polar Express
      Written and Produced by Glen Ballard & Alan Silvestri

    User reviews647

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    Should become a holiday classic
    A simple story . . . beautifully told . . . magnificently visualized.

    The IMAX experience was stunning.

    I did not expect to enjoy the story as much as I did. Simple but quite heartwarming.

    Although it started a bit slow, it continued to gain momentum (no train analogy intended) through its conclusion. I was not a great lover of the animation of the human characters, but the other animation, whether it be the train, the scenery, the reindeer, or the elves (are elves human?) was quite well done.

    Perhaps the best review I can provide is that after I watched the Polar Express, I just felt happier.
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    47
    • sak007
    • Jan 3, 2005

    FAQ7

    • What is "The Polar Express" about?
    • Is "The Polar Express" based on a book?
    • Why are there two actors for each of the major children's parts?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 10, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience
    • Filming locations
      • Arctic Ocean
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Shangri-La Entertainment
      • Playtone
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $165,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $189,528,738
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $23,323,463
      • Nov 14, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $316,897,787
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • 12-Track Digital Sound
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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