The Polar Express (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, The Polar Express is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Robert Zemeckis, running about 100 minutes. “This holiday season... believe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Polar Express stars Tom Hanks as Hero Boy / Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus, Leslie Zemeckis as Sister Sarah / Mother, Eddie Deezen as Know-It-All and Nona Gaye as Hero Girl (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Polar Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $310.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Polar Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Polar Express tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Polar Express (2004)?
- In US, The Polar Express is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Polar Express worth watching?
- The Polar Express holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Polar Express?
- The Polar Express stars Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye and Peter Scolari.
- When was The Polar Express released?
- The Polar Express was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.