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Release Date:
10 November 2004 (USA) moreTagline:
Journey Beyond Your Imagination morePlot:
On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 14 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(178 articles)
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Should become a holiday classic more (378 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Tom Hanks | ... | Hero Boy / Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus |
 | Leslie Zemeckis | ... | Sister Sarah / Mother |
 | Eddie Deezen | ... | Know-It-All |
 | Nona Gaye | ... | Hero Girl |
| Peter Scolari | ... | Lonely Boy |
| Andy Pellick | ... | Pastry Chef |
| Josh Eli | ... | Waiter |
| Mark Mendonca | ... | Waiter |
| Rolandas Hendricks | ... | Waiter |
| Mark Goodman | ... | Waiter |
| Jon Scott | ... | Waiter |
 | Gregory Gast | ... | Waiter |
| Sean Scott | ... | Waiter |
| Gordon Hart | ... | Waiter |
 | Michael Jeter | ... | Smokey / Steamer |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
99 minCountry:
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2.00 : 1 moreCertification:
Indonesia:SU | South Korea:All | Portugal:M/4 | Canada:G (all jurisdictions) | Iceland:L | Malaysia:U | USA:PG (Special Edition DVD) | USA:TV-PG (TV rating) | USA:G (certificate #41220) | New Zealand:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Brazil:Livre | Chile:TE | Czech Republic:U | Finland:S | Germany:6 | Ireland:G | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Singapore:G | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:8 (canton of Zurich) | UK:UFun Stuff
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The film used 3D motion capture techniques to digitally record the physical performances of the actors before "skinning" them with their animated forms. All the children's roles were acted by adults using over-sized props to get the movement right. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: In the cab scenes, the controls are backwards. The Throttle should be pulled back to increase speed. Pushing it forward would apply no power to the drivers. Also the Brake handle is pushed away to apply the brakes, it should be pulled toward the engineer to apply them. moreQuotes:
Santa Claus: This bell is a wonderful symbol of the spirit of Christmas - as am I. Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart. moreSoundtrack:
It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas moreFAQ
What is the name of the instrument the Hobo is playing on the roof of the train?What are the various formats on DVD?
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A simple story . . . beautifully told . . . magnificently visualized.
The IMAX experience was stunning.
I did not expect to enjoy the story as much as I did. Simple but quite heartwarming.
Although it started a bit slow, it continued to gain momentum (no train analogy intended) through its conclusion. I was not a great lover of the animation of the human characters, but the other animation, whether it be the train, the scenery, the reindeer, or the elves (are elves human?) was quite well done.
Perhaps the best review I can provide is that after I watched the Polar Express, I just felt happier.