The Polar Express
2004 · 100 min · Director: Robert Zemeckis
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
This is the story of a young hero boy on Christmas Eve who boards on a powerful magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home. What unfolds is an adventure which follows a doubting boy, who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole; during this ride, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery which shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Emotional fingerprint
The Polar Express (2004) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 30%, Anticipation 25%, Excitement 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe30%
- Anticipation25%
- Excitement20%
- Nostalgia15%
- Hope10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Anticipation, Excitement. Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Anticipation and Excitement. Its IMDb rating of 6.6/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 63/100.
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Emotional journey
- Anticipation
- Joy
- Tension
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Anticipation
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Anticipation | Joy | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Anticipation | 46 % | 45 % | 14 % | 13 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Anticipation | 52 % | 51 % | 22 % | 21 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Anticipation | 52 % | 44 % | 33 % | 31 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Joy | 52 % | 30 % | 31 % | 40 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Tension | 55 % | 29 % | 18 % | 49 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Anticipation | 57 % | 33 % | 12 % | 53 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Tension | 66 % | 32 % | 11 % | 64 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Tension | 72 % | 28 % | 10 % | 70 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Tension | 65 % | 32 % | 22 % | 47 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Anticipation | 62 % | 43 % | 30 % | 29 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 53′ | Tension | 57 % | 43 % | 18 % | 41 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Anticipation | 54 % | 40 % | 13 % | 51 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Tension | 59 % | 46 % | 25 % | 49 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Anticipation | 63 % | 56 % | 39 % | 37 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Anticipation | 67 % | 53 % | 52 % | 21 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Joy | 67 % | 33 % | 53 % | 12 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Sadness | 62 % | 21 % | 46 % | 9 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Joy | 61 % | 25 % | 50 % | 6 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 93′ | Joy | 58 % | 29 % | 50 % | 2 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Joy | 55 % | 33 % | 49 % | 1 % |
Rags to riches
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Sister Sarah / Mother
Hero Girl (motion capture)
Pastry Chef
Pastry Chef
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Details
- Directed by
- Robert Zemeckis
- Written by
- Robert Zemeckis, William Broyles Jr., Chris Van Allsburg
- Type
- Animation
- Released
- 2004
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Country
- United States, Australia
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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