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2004-11-10 G The Polar Express

The Polar Express

This holiday season... believe.

Release Date: 2004-11-10

Rating: 6.721 / 10

Runtime: 100 mins

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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Runtime

100 minutes

Release Date

2004-11-10

Budget

$165,000,000

Box Office Earnings

$318,432,432

Behind the Scenes

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

Nona Gaye
Nona Gaye
Michael Jeter
Michael Jeter
Daryl Sabara
Daryl Sabara
Jimmy Bennett
Jimmy Bennett
Tinashe
Tinashe

Crew Members

William Broyles Jr.
William Broyles Jr. Screenplay
Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis Screenplay

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)

Year: 2005
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - SOUND EDITING

Year: 2005
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - SOUND MIXING

Year: 2005
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Original Song - Motion Picture

Year: 2005
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Audience Reviews

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  • John Doe's avatar

    Wuchak

    Rating: 5/10

    "***Some kids with creepy dead eyes take a dreamlike trip to the North Pole on The Polar Express*** A boy from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is at the age where he no longer believes in Christmas, as far as Santa, his elves and flying reindeer go, but a magical train appears in front of his home on Christmas Eve and whisks him away on an adventurous trip to the North Pole with several other kids. “The Polar Express” (2004) was based on the 1985 Christmas book and was the first mainline movie to use motion capture animation for all its characters beginning to end (think Gollum from “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy). Some people think the animation is weak, but I feel it creates its own world and has its own charm. It holds up as long as you can adapt to those creepy dead eyes of the characters. Some people love this movie while others think it’s weird, like a Twilight Zone Christmas flick. Roger Ebert, for instance, loved it and gave it a perfect grade. I’m sorta in the middle. I see its good points and appreciate them, like the haunting winter ambiance, parts of the trip to the North Pole (e.g. the quasi-rollercoaster ride) and the kids’ investigation of the Christmas factory. But there are some meh parts and dubious sections like the whole last act with the multitude of elves and the towering Santa who looked like he was modeled after 6’5” Christopher Lee with a pillow strapped to his mid-section. The movie’s interesting in some ways but also quaint in a cheesy way, as well as peculiar and lifeless. The film runs 1 hour, 40 minutes. GRADE: C"

  • John Doe's avatar

    Peter89Spencer

    Rating: 10/10

    "No matter how many times I watch this, it always brought me to tears! I only wish that I got to see it in 3D at the cinema."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the The Polar Express ?

The movie is approximately 100 minutes long.

What is the The Polar Express's release date?

2004-11-10 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the The Polar Express?

The movie belongs to the Animation Adventure Family Fantasy genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the The Polar Express?

The lead actors include Tom Hanks , Leslie Zemeckis , and Eddie Deezen , among others.

Who directed The Polar Express?

The movie was directed by

What is the The Polar Express's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $165,000,000 .

How much did The Polar Express movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $318,432,432 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the The Polar Express movie?

Major production companies include Golden Mean Playtone ImageMovers Castle Rock Entertainment Shangri-La Entertainment .

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