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The Polar Express is an adventure movie directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Michael Jeter, Nona Gaye and Peter Scolari and Eddie Deezen. The movie was written by Chris Van Allsburg (book), Robert Zemeckis (screenplay). The film has a $165 million budget with a 100-minute running time. The Polar Express currently has a 6.6 IMDb rating, based on 145599 and 61 Metascore on Metacritic. The movie is rated G.
The Polar Express release date
When does The Polar Express come out in theaters?
The official theatrical release date for The Polar Express (2004)is November 10, 2004.
When will The Polar Express be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?
The Polar Express DVD/Blu-ray release date is PENDING. The estimated DVD release date is February 2005. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.
Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in February 2005. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.
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The Polar Express budget
How much did The Polar Express cost to make?
$165,000,000 budget
The movie cost $165 million to make.
The Polar Express rating
G Rated
The Polar Express is rated G. G rating means all ages are admitted. The material will not offend parents for viewing by children.
The Polar Express reviews
6.6 IMDb 61 Metascore
The movie currently has a 6.6 of out 10 IMDb rating and 61 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update review scores.
The Polar Express trailer
The Polar Express plot summary
What is The Polar Express about?
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.
Synopsis from IMDb – 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.
The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.
The Polar Express cast
Who is in The Polar Express?
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Tom Hanks as Hero Boy / Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus (voice) |
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Michael Jeter as Smokey / Steamer (voice) |
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Nona Gaye as Hero Girl (voice) |
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Peter Scolari as Lonely Boy Billy (voice) |
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Eddie Deezen as Know-It-All (voice) |
The Polar Express box Office
How much did The Polar Express make?
$310,634,054 worldwide
The film has made over $311 million worldwide at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray and digital sales.
The Polar Express details
| Theatrical Release Date: | November 10, 2004 |
| DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: | PENDING |
| Film Budget: | $165 million |
| Box Office: | $311 million |
| Length: | 100 minutes |
| Genre: | Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy |
| Language: | English |
The Polar Express facts
How long is The Polar Express?
The movie is 100 minutes long (1 hour and 40 minutes).
What year did The Polar Express come out?
The movie is out on November 10, 2004. The movie has been out for .
Who is the lead actor in the movie?
Tom Hanks plays as Hero Boy / Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus (voice).
Who is the director of The Polar Express?
Robert Zemeckis directed the movie.
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