The Polar Express
“A journey like you’ve never imagined.”
2004•G•1h 40m•6.7•Released
AdventureAnimationFamilyFantasy
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.
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Writer
Robert Zemeckis, William Broyles Jr.
Budget
$165M
Revenue
$318M
Languages
English
Studio
Golden Mean
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
Production
Company
Golden Mean
Company
Playtone
Company
ImageMovers
Company
Castle Rock Entertainment
Company
Shangri-La Entertainment
Producer
Steve Starkey
Producer
William Teitler
Producer
Gary Goetzman
Producer
Robert Zemeckis
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