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The Polar Express

A journey like you’ve never imagined.

2004 · G · 1h 40m

Directed by Robert Zemeckis

6.7

TMDB audience score
7,127 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • 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

  • 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

  • Josh Eli
    Waiter

  • Mark Mendonca
    Waiter

  • Rolondas Hendricks
    Waiter

  • Mark Goodman
    Waiter

  • Jon Scott
    Waiter

  • Gregory Gast
    Waiter