The Polar Express

Film • 2004 • Animation, Adventure, Family, …

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 & Crew

Robert ZemeckisDirector & Screenplay
William Broyles Jr.Screenplay
Chris Van AllsburgBook
Maureen BeattyStoryboard
Enfys DickinsonCreative Producer
Tom HanksHero Boy / Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus
Leslie ZemeckisSister Sarah / Mother
Eddie DeezenKnow-It-All
Nona GayeHero Girl (voice)
Peter ScolariBilly - Lonely Boy
Michael JeterSmokey / Steamer
Josh HutchersonHero Boy (motion capture)
Daryl SabaraHero Boy (voice)
Jimmy BennettLonely Boy (voice)
TinasheHero Girl (motion capture)
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Details

Status	Released
Release	November 10, 2004
Origins	United States of America Australia
Genres	Animation Adventure Family Fantasy
Tags	Computer Animation Epic Holiday Animation Holiday Family Period Drama Holiday

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