- “It doesn’t matter where the train is going. What matters is deciding to get on.”
- Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”; “Cast Away”) reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg.
- 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.
Academy Award nominations: Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)-“Believe” Music and Lyrics by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri, Achievement in Sound Editing, Achievement in Sound Mixing, Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song (“Believe”)
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Rated: G
Runtime: 100 minutes
