The Polar Express

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2004 · Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy · 1h 40m

Budget $165M · Box office $318M

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

Writers Robert Zemeckis , William Broyles Jr.

Cinematography Don Burgess

Tom Hanks

Hero Boy (Adult)/ Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus

Leslie Zemeckis

Sister Sarah / Mother

Hero Boy (motion capture)

Hero Girl (motion capture)

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