The Polar Express (movie)

The Polar Express is a 2004 American computer animated musical fantasy movie directed by Robert Zemeckis. It was produced by Tom Hanks. It is based on the book, The Polar Express. It stars Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, Eddie Deezen, Jimmy Bennett, Steven Tyler, Nona Gaye, and Michael Jeter. It was released on November 12, 2004.

The Polar Express
Directed by	Robert Zemeckis
Screenplay by	Robert Zemeckis William Broyles Jr.
Based on	The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
Produced by	Steve Starkey Robert Zemeckis Gary Goetzman William Teitler
Starring	Tom Hanks Daryl Sabara Nona Gaye Jimmy Bennett Eddie Deezen
Cinematography	Don Burgess Robert Presley
Edited by	Jeremiah O'Driscoll R. Orlando Duenas
Music by	Alan Silvestri
Production companies	Castle Rock Entertainment[1] Shangri-La Entertainment[2] Playtone[1] ImageMovers[1] Golden Mean Productions[1]
Distributed by	Warner Bros. Pictures[1]
Release dates	October 13, 2004 (2004-10-13) (Chicago International Film Festival) November 10, 2004 (2004-11-10) (United States)
Running time	100 minutes[3]
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$165–170 million[4][5]
Box office	$314.2 million[6]

This also marks the final appearance of Michael Jeter, who died years before its release, and was dedicated to his memory.^[7]