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The Polar Express (2004) -- On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home.
The Polar Express (2004) -- On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home.
The Polar Express (2004) -- On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home.

Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   25,601 votes
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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
User Comments:
For Goodness Sake more (380 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
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
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Runtime:
100 min
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Aspect Ratio:
2.00 : 1 more

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Trivia:
Michael Jeter's last movie. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When the elves are helping the children out of Santa's sack the elves move and motion as if they are getting the "know it all" out of the sack, but there is no boy between them. more
Quotes:
The Conductor: Well, ya comin'?
The Boy: Where?
The Conductor: To the North Pole, of course! This is the Polar Express!
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Soundtrack:
Deck the Halls more

FAQ

What is the name of the instrument the Hobo is playing on the roof of the train?
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198 out of 277 people found the following comment useful.
For Goodness Sake, 29 November 2004
Author: jaqued from Washington DC

Clearly the reviewers who panned this wonderful film can no longer hear the ringing of the silver bell. I am reminded of the know it all kid in the film when I read these reviews. Some said it was too dark. Too dark? It was set at 5 minuets to midnight.....As I recall its dark then. Another called it ghostly; a condition true of a Christmas Carol, the film is in good company there. While I will admit that the computer motion capture in facial expressions is not as strong as it could be it did not detract from the story. Some reviewers did not like the roller-coaster effects. One even pointed out that trains can not do what this one does.....It's a dream...physics don't count. It is a sad commentary that the meaning of Christmas and belief in it's historically documented magic is so lost on those with access to the press. My review...it's good and it is best if you make up your own mind. I could hear the bell ring and I hope you can too.

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