Wrestling with burgeoning doubts on the ever-present question of Santa Claus’ existence, the skeptical youngster, Hero Boy, hears the familiar sound of a locomotive which interrupts his already troubled sleep. And then, much to his surprise, a cryptic conductor invites him to board the magnificent Polar Express on an unforgettable and magical adventure all the way up to the frozen landscapes of the vast North Pole, Santa Claus’ realm. Will he and the rest of the young non-believers aboard the train finally find the true spirit of Christmas?

2004, Rated G