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The Polar Express (2004)

Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express is an animated holiday-fantasy film by director Robert Zemeckis. A young boy is spirited away on Christmas Eve aboard the magical Polar Express, where he meets new friends on a journey to rediscover their belief in Christmas.

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The Polar Express
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Animation
Adventure
Fantasy
Holiday

Release Date
November 10, 2004
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Cast
Tom Hanks , Daryl Sabara , Nona Gaye , Jimmy Bennett , Eddie Deezen , Peter Scolari , Michael Jeter
Runtime
100 Minutes
Writers
Robert Zemeckis , William Broyles Jr.
Creator
Chris Van Allsburg
Budget
$165 Million
Studio(s)
Castle Rock Entertainment , Shangri-La Entertainment , Playtone , ImageMovers , Golden Mean
Distributor(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures

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4.5

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