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The Polar Express (2004)

G · 2004-11-10 · 1h 40m · EN
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This holiday season... believe.

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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Budget
$165M
Box office
$310.6M

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Tom HanksTom HanksHero Boy / Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa ClausLeslie ZemeckisLeslie ZemeckisSister Sarah / MotherEddie DeezenEddie DeezenKnow-It-AllNona GayeNona GayeHero Girl (voice)Peter ScolariPeter ScolariBilly - Lonely BoyBrendan KingBrendan KingPastry ChefAndy PellickAndy PellickPastry ChefJosh EliJosh EliWaiterMark MendoncaMark MendoncaWaiterRolondas HendricksRolondas HendricksWaiterMark GoodmanMark GoodmanWaiterJon ScottJon ScottWaiter

Keywords

Santa clausNorth poleChristmasNerdHolidayFaithGiftBellBeardTrestleTicketTrain travelTrainNatalizio geni

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · AdventureTheme affinitySanta Claus · North Pole · ChristmasVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference302

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What is The Polar Express about?

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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The Polar Express has a runtime of 100 minutes.

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