Cast
Tom Hanks
as Hero Boy (Adult)/ Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus
Leslie Zemeckis
as Sister Sarah / Mother
Eddie Deezen
as Know-It-All
Nona Gaye
as Hero Girl (voice)
Peter Scolari
as Billy / Lonely Boy
Michael Jeter
as Smokey / Steamer
Josh Hutcherson
as Hero Boy (motion capture)
Daryl Sabara
as Hero Boy (voice)
Jimmy Bennett
as Lonely Boy (voice)
Tinashe
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2004
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresAdventure, Animation, Family
Votes6,970
DirectorRobert Zemeckis
WritersRobert Zemeckis, William Broyles Jr.
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Polar Express
About The Polar Express
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.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, The Polar Express leans on a strong ensemble — Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 2004.
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