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The Polar Express

2004 Fantasy film Christmas film Adventure film Children's film Family film

The Polar Express is a 2004 film directed by Robert Zemeckis. It stars Tom Hanks, Josh Hutcherson, Nona Gaye and others.

Crew & production

Director
Robert Zemeckis
Screenwriters
Chris Van Allsburg, Robert Zemeckis, William Broyles, Jr.
Producers
Chris Van Allsburg, Gary Goetzman, Jack Rapke, Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey, Tom Hanks and 1 more
Directors of photography
Dean Cundey, Don Burgess
Composer
Alan Silvestri
Editor
Arthur Schmidt
Production companies
Castle Rock Entertainment, ImageMovers, ImageMovers Digital, Playtone, Warner Bros. Entertainment
Original language
English
Budget
$165 million
Box office
$311 million (worldwide)

Trailer

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Top cast

9 people
Tom Hanks at the 2019 Indianapolis 500

Tom Hanks

Hero Boy, Santa Claus, Hero Boy's father, The Conductor, Hobo
Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson

Role not listed

Nona Gaye

Hero Girl

Peter Scolari

Billy the Lonely Boy

Eddie Deezen

Know-It-All

Charles Fleischer

Role not listed
Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler

Elf Lieutenant, Elf Singer

Michael Jeter

Smokey and Steamer

Leslie Zemeckis

Sarah

Sources

  • Wikidata (Q862197), accessed October 2026
  • Cast photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each profile

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