The Polar Express

Release Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Robert Zemeckis, Gary Goetzman, William Broyles, Steve Bing, Peter Scolari, Tom Hanks, William Teitler, Steve Starkey, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter, Eddie Deezen, Malia Scotch Marmo, Julene Renee

G Adventure 1 hr, 40 m

  • 4.6

94%

6%
ADVERTISEMENT

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
A young boy lies awake in his room one snowy Christmas Eve, excited and alert. Breathing silently. Hardly moving. Waiting. He's listening for a sound he's afraid that he might never hear—the ringing bells of Santa's sleigh. The time is five minutes to midnight. Suddenly, the boy is startled by a thunderous roar. Clearing the mist from his window he sees the most amazing sight—a gleaming black train rumbles to a stop right in front of his house, the steam from its powerful engine hissing through the night sky and the softly falling snowflakes. The boy rushes outside, clad only in his pajamas and slippers, and is met by the train's conductor who seems to be waiting just for him. Well, are you coming? the conductor inquires. Where? the boy asks. Why, to the North Pole—of course. This is the Polar Express! What unfolds is an an adventure which follows a doubting young 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.
Adventure Family Fantasy Motion Capture Kids

Snap poll

Will you see The Polar Express?

Seen the movie? Rate it!

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Polar Express.

Crew Behind the Film

The The Polar Express behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Robert Zemeckis last directed Pinocchio and The Witches.

Producers
Steve Bing
Gary Goetzman
Steve Starkey
William Teitler
Robert Zemeckis
Production Companies

Additional Information

MPA Rating
G General Audiences
Runtime
1 hr, 40 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Not available
Language
English

All Trailers

Official The Polar Express movie trailers and clips.

No trailers available.

Production Details

What we know about the The Polar Express movie production.

Key Facts

  • Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience is the first Hollywood full-length feature ever converted into IMAX 3D.

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Polar Express was released in on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 .



Questions

Ask question

Looking for more information on The Polar Express?

Across the Web

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow the Updates

Mon., Dec. 22, 2008

  • Added the soundtrack release date of November 2, 2004

New Movie Trailer

Joy
Teaser Trailer

Netflix Originals has unveiled official trailer for Joy. Watch now!

ADVERTISEMENT

More to Explore

Find and discover more on Movie Insider and across the web.

30-Day Free Trial

Watch thousands of movies 24/7 on Amazon Prime.

Go now
Production Listings

Find and discover movies filming now.

Go now