The Polar Express

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The Polar Express

The Polar Express is an American animated musical Christmas adventure film production. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, who co-wrote the screenplay with William Broyles Jr., the production is based on the 1985 children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. The film features Tom Hanks in multiple roles, alongside Daryl Sabara, Nona Gaye, Jimmy Bennett, and Eddie Deezen. Utilizing live-action and motion-capture computer animation, the story is set on Christmas Eve and follows a young boy who travels to the North Pole aboard a magical train guided by its conductor.