The Polar Express.

Name: The Polar Express
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2004-11-10
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Leslie Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, Michael Jeter, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye

Next stop: believing.

A boy unsure about Santa boards a mysterious train on Christmas Eve. Alongside other children, he travels through snow and danger toward the North Pole, where a small gift may matter more than anything in Santa's sack.

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Why it’s a little special

The train journey turns bedtime anticipation into a giant adventure. Its snowy landscapes and ringing bells make a particularly atmospheric December watch.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

A runaway train, precarious heights, eerie puppets, and ghostly encounters can feel intense despite the G rating. Characters question belief in Santa.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Leslie Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, Michael Jeter, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye, Peter Scolari, Charles Fleischer, Steven Tyler, Daryl Sabara, André Sogliuzzo, Jimmy Bennett, Isabella Peregrina
Release date: November 10, 2004
Runtime: 100 minutes
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Studio: Warner Bros.
Language: English