The Polar Express (movie)

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The Polar Express
Directed byRobert Zemeckis
Screenplay by
Based onThe Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography
Edited by
  • Jeremiah O'Driscoll
  • R. Orlando Duenas
Music byAlan Silvestri
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures[1]
Release dates
Running time
100 minutes[3]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$165–170 million[4][5]
Box office$314.2 million[6]

The Polar Express is a 2004 American computer animated musical fantasy movie directed by Robert Zemeckis. It was produced by Tom Hanks. It is based on the book, The Polar Express. It stars Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, Eddie Deezen, Jimmy Bennett, Steven Tyler, Nona Gaye, and Michael Jeter. It was released on November 12, 2004.

This also marks the final appearance of Michael Jeter, who died years before its release, and was dedicated to his memory.[7]

References[change | change source]

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  3. "The Polar Express". British Board of Film Classification. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
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  5. Dutka, Elaine (November 15, 2004). "Polar Express opening less than incredible". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  6. "The Polar Express". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  7. Rooney, David (October 24, 2004). "Review: 'The Polar Express'". Variety. Archived from the original on December 26, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2014.