The Polar Express

Nov 10, 2004

1h 40m

★ 6.7

A journey like you’ve never imagined.

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.

Genres

Animation

Adventure

Family

Fantasy

Production Companies

Golden Mean

Playtone

ImageMovers

Castle Rock Entertainment

Shangri-La Entertainment

The Polar Express Trailers

Cast

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

Tom Hanks

Sister Sarah / Mother

Leslie Zemeckis

Know-It-All

Eddie Deezen

Hero Girl (voice)

Nona Gaye

Billy - Lonely Boy

Peter Scolari

Smokey / Steamer

Michael Jeter

Hero Boy (motion capture)

Josh Hutcherson

Hero Boy (voice)

Daryl Sabara

Lonely Boy (voice)

Jimmy Bennett

Hero Girl (motion capture)

Tinashe

Pastry Chef

Brendan King

Pastry Chef

Andy Pellick

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6.2

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5.6

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