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The Polar Express

2004 · 100 min · Fantasy, Animation, Adventure, Family

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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.

Where to watch

Availability shown for Germany.

Offers last checked on 5 Oct 2026.

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  • HBO Max

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Cast

  • Leslie Zemeckis
  • Hero Boy / Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus (voice) Tom Hanks
  • Know-It-All (voice) Eddie Deezen
  • Lonely Boy Billy (voice) Peter Scolari
  • Hero Boy (additional motion capture) Josh Hutcherson
  • Hero Girl (motion-capture modelling) Tinashe
  • Lonely Boy Billy (voice) Jimmy Bennett

Directed by Juan Gonzalez, Rick Kelly, Robert Zemeckis

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