The Polar Express

On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

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Grosses

Domestic (56.9%)
$162,775,358

International (43.1%)
$123,225,147

Worldwide
$286,000,505

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Summary Details

DistributorWarner Bros.
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Opening$23,323,463
3,650 theaters

Budget$165,000,000

Release DateNov 10, 2004 - Mar 10, 2005

Running Time1 hr 40 min

GenresAdventure Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Musical

In Release417 days/59 weeks

Widest Release3,650 theaters

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Chart	Ranking
Widest Openings by MPAA Rating - G	14
Widest Releases by MPAA Rating - G	16
Top Opening Weekends by MPAA Rating - G	28
Top-Grossing Movies That Never Hit #1, the Top 5, or Top 10 - Never #1	28
Holiday Weekends - Thanksgiving 5-Day	64
Slowest to $100–$900 Million - $150M	71
Top Weekends: 2nd – 12th - 8TH	72
Holiday Weekends - Thanksgiving 3-Day	73
Top Weekends: 2nd – 12th - 6TH	94
Top Weekends: 2nd – 12th - 7TH	102
Top Opening Weekends By Month - November	113
Top Weekends: 2nd – 12th - 5TH	146
Smallest Second Weekend Drops - Saturated 3,000+ Theaters	152
Widest Openings by MPAA Rating - G/PG	168
Top Opening Weekends By Season - Holiday season	176
Widest Releases by MPAA Rating - G/PG	177
Top Weekends: 2nd – 12th - 3RD	179