The Polar Express movie poster

The Polar Express

2004 · 1h 40m · Released

G Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy

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.

Read the book by Chris Van Allsburg

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.7 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Polar Express

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.

Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At HomeSpectrum On Demand

Trailers and promos

4K Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer
Trailer
Train Derails - Movie Clip
The Spirit of Christmas
"ALL ABOARD!" Scene
Hot Chocolate!
When Christmas Comes

Top cast and crew

Robert Zemeckis Director
Tom Hanks Hero Boy (Adult)/ Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus
Leslie Zemeckis Sister Sarah / Mother
Eddie Deezen Know-It-All
Nona Gaye Hero Girl (voice)
Peter Scolari Billy / Lonely Boy
Michael Jeter Smokey / Steamer
Josh Hutcherson Hero Boy (motion capture)
Daryl Sabara Hero Boy (voice)
Limelight

Discover, track, and enjoy the best movies and shows

Save what you want to watch, see where it streams, and get notified the moment it lands on a service you pay for. Ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic for every title, and recommendations that learn what you like. No ads.

More like The Polar Express

Frequently asked questions about The Polar Express

Where can I watch The Polar Express in the United States?

The Polar Express is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Polar Express?

The Polar Express scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Polar Express?

The Polar Express stars Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye, and Peter Scolari. Robert Zemeckis is the director.

How long is The Polar Express?

The Polar Express runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).

When did The Polar Express come out?

The Polar Express was released on November 10, 2004.

Which studio made The Polar Express?

The Polar Express was produced by Golden Mean, Playtone, and ImageMovers in the United States.

What was the budget for The Polar Express?

The Polar Express was made on a budget of $165,000,000.

How much did The Polar Express make at the box office?

The Polar Express grossed $318,432,432 worldwide, against a budget of $165,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

Add The Polar Express to your Watchlist Limelight is a free movie and TV tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Download on the App Store