The Polar Express
Seen it?2004 | 100 min | Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, adventure fans and families. If you loved Klaus or Rise of the Guardians, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 3 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$318 million worldwide on a $165 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
- Tom HanksHero Boy (Adult)/ Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus
- Leslie ZemeckisSister Sarah / Mother
- Eddie DeezenKnow-It-All
- Nona GayeHero Girl (voice)
- Peter ScolariBilly / Lonely Boy
- Michael JeterSmokey / Steamer
- Josh HutchersonHero Boy (motion capture)
- Daryl SabaraHero Boy (voice)
- Jimmy BennettLonely Boy (voice)
- TinasheHero Girl (motion capture)