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.
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Director:
Robert ZemeckisWriters:
Chris Van Allsburg (book), Robert Zemeckis (screenplay), William Broyles Jr. (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The close shots of Hero Girl's train ticket floating in the air are a nod to the trademark shots of a feather doing the same in Forrest Gump (1994) which also starred Tom Hanks.
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Hero Boy:
On Christmas Eve many years ago I laid quietly in my bed. I did not rustle the sheets, I breathed slowly and silently. I was listening for a sound I was afraid I'd never hear: the sound of Santa's sleigh bells.
Goofs
Throughout the movie, the number of cars on the train changes, from just three, to as many as eleven plus. This is most obvious when the hobo and Boy are skiing on the roofs of the cars, and when they are on the ice tack.
Crazy Credits
The production company credits are covered with snow and ice.
Alternate Versions
On some ABC Family/Freeform airings, the first hobo scene was cut entirely. That results in Hero Boy finding the light from beyond that abruptly disappears for his reaction. The scene where the Conductor explains the first gift of Christmas was cut as well, skipping to the scene where the elves appear.
Soundtracks
Silver BellsWritten by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston
Performed by Kate Smith
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label
Under License from BMG Film & TV Music
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Genres
Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | MusicalDetails
Release Date:
10 November 2004Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Arctic OceanBox Office
Budget:
$165,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$23,323,463 14 November 2004
Gross USA:
$187,224,490
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$313,500,433
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