The Polar Express (2004)

On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

All Releases

Domestic (59.5%)
$189,528,738
International (40.4%)
$128,697,779
Worldwide
$318,321,815
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorWarner Bros.
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Domestic Opening$23,323,463
Budget$165,000,000
Earliest Release DateNovember 10, 2004 (Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 40 min
GenresAdventure Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Musical
FilmmakersRole
Robert Zemeckis Director
Chris Van Allsburg Writer
Robert Zemeckis Writer
William Broyles Jr. Writer
Gary Goetzman Producer
Steve Starkey Producer
William Teitler Producer
Robert Zemeckis Producer
Alan Silvestri Composer
Don Burgess Cinematographer
Robert Presley Cinematographer
R. Orlando Duenas Editor
Jeremiah O'Driscoll Editor
Rick Carter Production Designer
Doug Chiang Production Designer
CastRole
Tom Hanks
Hero Boy/Father/Conductor/Hobo/Scrooge/Santa Claus
Chris Coppola
Toothless Boy/Elf
Michael Jeter
Smokey/Steamer
Leslie Zemeckis
Sister Sarah/Mother