The Polar Express

Based On the book by Chris Van Allsburg

The Polar Express is a 2004 American animated Christmas adventure film directed by Robert Zemeckis, who co-wrote the screenplay with William Broyles Jr., based on the 1985 children's book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg. It stars Tom Hanks in multiple roles, along with Daryl Sabara, Nona Gaye, Jimmy Bennett, and Eddie Deezen. It depicts human characters using live action and motion capture computer animation, with production sequences for the latter taking place from June 2003 to May 2004. Set on Christmas Eve, it tells the story of a young boy who travels to the North Pole aboard a magical train guided by its conductor.

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Release date:

October 21, 2004

Director:

Robert Zemeckis

Cast:

Tom Hanks, Josh Hutcherson, Nona Gaye, Peter Scolari, Eddie Deezen

Genre:

Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Children's, Christmas

Country:

United States, United Kingdom, Canada

Language:

English

Year page:

2004 in adaptations