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The Polar Express

2004 · Movie · G · 100 min · ★ 6.7 · 58% critics

AdventureAnimationFamilyFantasy

On Christmas Eve, a doubtful child is invited aboard a mysterious train bound for the North Pole. Along the way, the journey becomes a snowy adventure about friendship, courage, and rediscovering the wonder of believing.

Based on The Polar Express

Also known as The Polar Express 3D · The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience

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Details
Years
2004
Release date
2004-11-10
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
100 min
Critic score
58/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (6,889 votes)
Box office
$311,365,072
Budget
$165,000,000
About

You may like this if you want a cozy Christmas fantasy with trains, snow, and belief-driven wonder; Not for you if uncanny visuals or a simple, episodic story bother you.

Pros: festive atmosphere; magical train adventure; nostalgic warmth | Cons: uncanny character faces; thin story; overstuffed detours

Themes

  • faith
  • holiday
  • santa claus
  • nerd
  • bell
  • train
  • beard
  • north pole
  • trestle
  • ticket
  • train travel
  • motion capture
  • +3 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Sound · 2005 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Sound Editing · 2005 · nominated
  • BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2005 · nominated
  • Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2004 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Zemeckis