The Polar Express Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

A young boy lies awake in his room one snowy Christmas Eve, excited and alert. Breathing silently. Hardly moving. Waiting. He's listening for a sound he's afraid that he might never hear—the ringing bells of Santa's sleigh. The time is five minutes to midnight. Suddenly, the boy is startled by a thunderous roar. Clearing the mist from his window he sees the most amazing sight—a gleaming black train rumbles to a stop right in front of his house, the steam from its powerful engine hissing through the night sky and the softly falling snowflakes. The boy rushes outside, clad only in his pajamas and slippers, and is met by the train's conductor who seems to be waiting just for him. Well, are you coming? the conductor inquires. Where? the boy asks. Why, to the North Pole—of course. This is the Polar Express! What unfolds is an an adventure which follows a doubting young boy, who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole; during this ride, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery which shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

Adventure Family Fantasy Motion Capture Kids

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  Tom Hanks

  Toy Story 5, Finch

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  Chris Coppola

  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, S1m0ne

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  Eddie Deezen

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  Michael Jeter

  Open Range, Jurassic Park III

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  Julene Renee

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  Peter Scolari

  Dean, Looks That Kill

Who is making The Polar Express – Crew List

A look at The Polar Express behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Robert Zemeckis last helmed Here and Pinocchio.

Director

Robert Zemeckis

Screenwriters

Malia Scotch Marmo
William Broyles

Producers

Steve Bing
Gary Goetzman
Steve Starkey
William Teitler
Robert Zemeckis

Production – What we know about the The Polar Express

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Key Facts

• Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience is the first Hollywood full-length feature ever converted into IMAX 3D.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed The Polar Express movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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