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The Polar Express (2004) (VG)
 -  The video game is based on the movie.

References

Emperor of the North Pole (1973)
 -  The bum on top of "The Polar Express" directly quotes Lee Marvin's hobo when he stands and proclaims, "I'm King of the North Pole!"
Back to the Future (1985)
 -  The Lone Pine Mall appears in both
Back to the Future Part III (1990)
 -  The hero quotes Doc Brown about wanting to pull a train whistle.
Forrest Gump (1994)
 -  The "ticket ride" sequence deliberately mimics the feather.
Titanic (1997)
 -  Tom Hanks screams "I'm the king of the North Pole" in the top of the train.The same occurs in Titanic when Leonardo DiCaprio screams "I'm the king of the world " at the top of the great ship.

Referenced in

"2004 World Series" (2004)
 -  Tom Hanks appeared to promote this film.
"Dinner for Five: (#4.9)" (2005)
 -  Heder mentions the film
"Jeopardy!: (#22.48)" (2005)
 -  referenced in clue and correct response in "From Page to Screen" category
Best Ever Christmas Films (2005) (TV)
 -  One of the items on the list
Christmas Movie Quiz (2007) (VG)
 -  Referenced by name
A Hero's Journey: The Making of Beowulf (2008) (V)
 -  Title mentioned on screen when Tom Hanks appears
Beowulf: Mapping the Journey (2008) (V)
 -  Mentioned once by Bob Zemeckis
"30 Rock: Succession (#2.13)" (2008)
 -  Frank mentioned CGI Tom Hanks in the Polar Express.

Featured in

"HBO First Look: The Polar Express (#11.21)" (2004)
 -  clips
"Troldspejlet: (#32.13)" (2004)
 -  reviewed + footage used
The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005) (TV)
 -  clips
The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) (TV)
 -  Nominated in three categories
"Troldspejlet: (#34.16)" (2005)
 -  DVD release reviewed + footage used
Best Ever Christmas Films (2005) (TV)
 -  Clips are shown

Spoofs

Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
 -  The flying elves/Elvises

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