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The Polar Express
A journey like you’ve never imagined.
Rating
1.8 (2)
Release Date
11/10/2004Runtime
100 minsOverview
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.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$165,000,000Revenue
$318,432,432Homepage
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A visually ornate, dreamlike journey aboard a magical train where skepticism gives way to childlike awe. It's a parable about reclaiming belief wrapped in the spectacle of motion-capture animation at peak holiday sentimentality.
Mood
WhimsicalWistfulJoyfulHopeful
Themes
FaithComing of age
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Steady
Look
Stylized genre3D animationPainterly
Structure
Linear
Tom Hanks
Hero Boy / 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
Michael Jeter
Smokey / Steamer
Josh Hutcherson
Hero Boy (motion capture)
Daryl Sabara
Hero Boy (voice)
Jimmy Bennett
Lonely Boy (voice)
Tinashe
Hero Girl (motion capture)
Brendan King
Pastry Chef
Andy Pellick
Pastry Chef
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