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The Polar Express

2004·100 min

The Polar Express

Directed by Robert Zemeckis

AnimationAdventureFamilyFantasy

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.

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Hero Boy (Adult)/ Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus

Leslie Zemeckis

Sister Sarah / Mother

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Hero Girl (voice)

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William Broyles Jr.

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Director of Photography

William Teitler

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Robert Zemeckis

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Robert Zemeckis

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The Polar Express (2004) is 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.

Who directed The Polar Express?

Robert Zemeckis directed The Polar Express (2004).

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