How long is The Polar Express?

The Polar Express is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Polar Express rated?

The Polar Express is rated G in the US.

Where can I stream The Polar Express?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Polar Express (2004) runs 1 h 40 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.7 from 7,124 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 40 min — ends 9:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: G (US)
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Released: November 10, 2004
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 7,124 votes
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Animation hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is The Polar Express?: The Polar Express is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Polar Express rated?: The Polar Express is rated G in the US.
Is The Polar Express a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Animation hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Polar Express?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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