Movie

The Polar Express

A journey like you’ve never imagined.

2004★ 6.7 · 6.9K1h 40mAdventureAnimationFamilyFantasy

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.

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Cast

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

Josh Hutcherson
as Hero Boy (motion capture)

Daryl Sabara
as Hero Boy (voice)

Michael Jeter
as Smokey / Steamer

Jack Angel
as Wolves (uncredited)

Eddie Deezen
as Know-It-All

Jimmy Bennett
as Lonely Boy (voice)

Rodger Bumpass
as Wolves (uncredited)

Charles Fleischer
as Elf General

Aaron Hendry
as Acrobatic Elf

Nona Gaye
as Hero Girl (voice)

Steven Tyler
as Elf Lieutenant / Elf Singer

Collection

The Polar Express Collection

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6.7/ 10

6.9K TMDB votes

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Release date: 2004-11-10

Budget: $165,000,000

Revenue: $318,432,432

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genres

AdventureAnimationFamilyFantasy

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