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The Polar Express

G20041h 40mRobert Zemeckis
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 55% · Metacritic 61
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"A journey like you’ve never imagined."

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.

AdventureAnimationFamilyFantasy
WinterFaithHolidaySanta ClausNerdBellTrainBeardNorth PoleTrestle

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Polar Express (2004) 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.

Who stars in The Polar Express?

The Polar Express stars Tom Hanks (Hero Boy (Adult)/ Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus), Leslie Zemeckis (Sister Sarah / Mother), Eddie Deezen (Know-It-All), Nona Gaye (Hero Girl (voice)), Peter Scolari (Billy / Lonely Boy). The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis.

How long is The Polar Express?

The Polar Express has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated G.

Is The Polar Express worth watching?

The Polar Express holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 55. Fans of Adventure, Animation, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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