The Polar Express Image
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critics

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

Summary: 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.
Runtime: 100 min
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Release Date: Nov 22, 2005
Director Credit
Robert Zemeckis Director
Writer Credit
Chris Van Allsburg Book
Robert Zemeckis Screenplay
William Broyles Jr. Screenplay
Principal Cast Credit
Michael Jeter Smokey/Steamer
Tom Hanks Hero Boy/Father/Conductor/Hobo/Scrooge/Santa Claus
Cast Credit
Andy Pellick Pastry Chef
Eddie Deezen Know-It-All
Gordon Hart Waiter
Gregory Gast Waiter
Jon Scott Waiter
Josh Eli Waiter
Leslie Zemeckis Sister Sarah/Mother
Mark Goodman Waiter
Mark Mendonca Waiter
Nona Gaye Hero Girl
Peter Scolari Lonely Boy
Rolandas Hendricks Waiter
Sean Scott Waiter
Producer Credit
Chris Van Allsburg Executive Producer
Debbie Denise Associate Producer
Gary Goetzman Producer
Jack Rapke Executive Producer
Josh McLaglen Associate Producer
Peter M. Tobyansen Associate Producer
Robert Zemeckis Producer
Steve Starkey Producer
Steven J. Boyd Co-Producer
Tom Hanks Executive Producer
William Teitler Producer
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