The Polar Express | Behind The Scenes with Tom Hanks | Warner Bros. Entertainment

[@doctorawesomeness6922]

We should give props to Tom Hanks for playing 5 characters in 1 movie.

[@johngray5826]

Cloud Atlas too.

[@ComedyBros5]

He shouldn't have done the motion capture for the kids. It made for a freaky look. lol.

[@flipboyunited]

That’s why he is the GOAT!

[@caseysaisi3417]

Like Frank Morgan when he did The Wizard of Oz.

[@tgguitarguy]

He was also the narrator so really 6

[@dannyng2176]

I didn't know Tom play most of the characters especially the kid.. It totally blew my mind. 😲

[@ceciliap5336]

yeah same i thought he only played the conductor so watching this video was like ???

[@noahlawlor8948]

Tom hanks what a talented man

[@noahlawlor8948]

You gotta love his work Especially when he played woody from the toy story movies

[@manuelorozco7760]

I know right! So clever and unbelievable

[@Ryan07_20]

He played the kid, yeah, but the voice was done by the young kid in spy kids

[@jackhat3105]

I know a lot f people don’t like this movie, but it might just be my favorite Christmas movie, the sound track and story are just truly amazing to me.

[@DyhardOfficial]

How can people not like this movie :O

[@ashthesasta3588]

@@DyhardOfficial because of freaky animation

[@Cynlixal]

@@ashthesasta3588 weird I see all of these comments about the ‘uncanny animation’, when I watched it back in 2008 as a kid it never freaked me out, I was just always fascinated about the train!

[@Crytkee]

same!

[@Crytkee]

@@DyhardOfficialikr

[@mohammedyakoob2035]

Polar Epress was released 16 years back and still rocks at realistic Cgi!!!

[@ComedyBros5]

He shouldn't have done the motion capture for the kids. It made for a freaky look. lol.

[@nake89]

More like uncanny valley CGI.

[@DiscoRaptorpaw]

Atleast it was a great improvement for that time

[@ashthesasta3588]

Lol it wasn't supposed to look real

[@ssj4gogeta130]

*”epress!”*

[@mikeRedMDK2032]

"At one time most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed it fell silent for all of them. Even sarah found one christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe." Those last lines hit me every time

[@ncard00]

This movie needs an 8K AI upscaling remaster, like all movies and shows do, it's so easy, just takes a long time.

[@EdThePainter]

DUDE I REWATCH ED THIS MOVIE LAST NIGHT AND WAS CRYING BECAUSE I HAVENT SEEN IT SINCE I WAS A BIT YOUNGER AND NEVER UNDERSTOOD WHT IT MEANT. I STARTED CRYING LAST NIGHT 😭❤

[@Toonami408]

Tears came to me as I heard these words myself. ❤

[@EdThePainter]

@@Toonami408 mhm..

[@boywonder1390]

Producers: How many roles would you like in this film Tom? Tom Hanks: Yes

[@NikolaiBartley513]

Woody: Hey You Have The Same Voice As Me

[@bookeblade]

Extremely underrated movie.

[@joshmontemayor1212]

A lot of people like this movie, including the Nostalgia Critic & Roger Ebert. Not to mention that the movie gets re-released in theaters every year since it 1st came out, mostly in IMAX 3D.

[@sebastiangosen2516]

Yes but is so masterpiece

[@manuelorozco7760]

It can’t be that underrated

[@thiagoteixeira6537]

Something no one can criticize about this film is the score! It's unbelievably beautiful to listen to, definitely one of the best of all time imo!

[@landinross2103]

Can we all just take a moment and say that tom hanks is one of the best actors. He play fun roles like this and serious ones like saving private ryan

[@wesleyspilly3087]

This movie is so special to me❤️ not only that it’s one of the best animated Christmas films of all time. But I was also born in 2004 when this came out!! Tom is so talented!!

[@djdudjiddj7490]

Was born 01’ loved this film

[@Bee-dg2jj]

I will never love any movie more than I love The Polar Express.

[@ashthesasta3588]

@Ahmet Tunç he didn't voice them lol just did the performance capture

[@JayJoeVid4EVER]

They didn't know they were making the most iconic Christmas movie ever. It's wild.

[@joshmontemayor1212]

Not to mention that the movie gets re-released in theaters every year since it 1st came out, mostly in IMAX 3D. Josh Groban's "Believe" is even played on the radio around Christmastime.

[@Fondoofus5542]

The motion capture animation in this movie blew my freaking mind as a kid.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I know how you feel

[@khfan4life365]

Tom Hanks is such a versatile actor. This movie proves it.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’ve been a fan of him since Toy Story

[@DisneyPrincess92]

It’s amazing how many voices Tom hanks does in this movie. Just goes to show how talented he is. I watch this movie every year and the and the animation in this movie never fails to amaze me.

[@reyjenetapia2957]

Can't believe Tom hanks played 6 characters at a time

[@manuelorozco7760]

Unbelievable! When I first saw this movie in theaters nearly 2 decades ago, I had no idea what a technical innovation I was seeing on the big screen. And the fact that Tom played more than one character is absolutely insane! The Polar Express is no Toy Story. But the themes of holding onto the spirit of Christmas and inner youth make it worth revisiting once in a while!

[@moniquewilson1703]

I love Tom Hanks! It’s so awesome to know and see him play all of those parts!! He’s so talented!

[@paulthelen6041]

3:15, so the boys name is chris... interesting...

[@RRB99]

Named after the author of the book, Chris Van Allsburg !

[@HankValencia]

Out of all characters he played, I liked Hobo the most. I never thought he would be that really creepy and scary. Well done, Mr. Hanks!!

[@ancient_technique]

i always thought he was the ghost of Christmas past

[@itookashittoday1146]

I thought he was funny and honestly, Scrooge doll aside, he always showed up at the most clutch moments and helped out the boy in any way possible lol

[@Angie-GoneSoon]

This has become one of my favorite Christmas movies, right up there with It's a Wonderful life, and A Christmas Carol.

[@janitaboatner9353]

This is one of my favorites that I have to watch every year.

[@rg2cents157]

Tom Hanks is amazing!

[@matthewburkholder737]

Yes I agree

[@karengarrow5579]

I adore this movie it is a real comfort to watch

[@agentkkerryhoagland4801]

The polar express happens to be one of my favorite Christmas movies of all time. If someone could please do me a favor and get a message to Tom Hanks. Please tell him that I said that he did an outstanding job. Playing all these characters. This movie happens to be my nieces favorite movie of all time as well. I gave it to her for her birthday when she was three years old. She was so stoked. In fact she was very excited and she said. The polar express three! That’s how excited she was.

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

The problem is when it's on regular cable, they shrink/cut/mute the closing credits, so they lose the Josh Groban song, "Believe", which was the theme playing through the whole movie! Infuriating, at least...

[@agentkkerryhoagland4801]

I don’t disagree with that. It is kind of sad that on television they cut that part out where Josh Groban sings the song believe. From the polar express. It is a pretty song. But you’re right it is disappointing. They took that part out at the end

[@brysonmeeksproductions1801]

@@agentkkerryhoagland4801 We need to ask this guy to make a polar express book sequel

[@MileyCyrusno1]

This brilliant groundbreaking Christmas film came out in 2004 but it took tell 2008 for the dvd release those 4 years was the longest walt ever I would cry sometimes just wondering why it taken so long for the dvd release.

[@Joseph-jq8ve]

I love how they really brought this movie to life and lift right off the pages of the book

[@whiqeddik7615]

And that's why Tom Hanks is up there on my list of favorite actors along with Christopher Lee

[@yatico]

Many characters the same actor, how great 😊

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

Just watched this one again for the first time in years, and it’s honestly even better than I remember! I love hearing Tom Hanks in all of these different roles (I could always tell it was his voice as the ghost and the conductor and Santa), the score is still one of the best Christmas movie scores ever written, and the CGI actually really holds up really well! Not as much “uncanny valley“ feel as I remembered. This movie is a treasure. Thank you for releasing these behind-the-scenes bits!

[@masterfarr8265]

Tom Hanks killed it in this movie

[@morganghostbusters-egonfan]

I remember playing the Nintendo GameCube Polar Express game

[@rinalsingh1258]

I love this film and watch it on Christmas every year. I still remember how much I enjoyed watching it in cinemas.

[@rinalsingh1258]

@Ahmet Tunç He only did the voice for the adult version of Hero Boy towards the end of the film. Daryl Sabara did the voice for the kid throughout the film.

[@moviechic07]

I watched it in theaters when it came out with my little brother, I was like 15 but it was fun to watch with my family. I liked watching my brother being in awe of the north pole and the train itself. I just showed this movie to my son this year (2023), he's 3, and watching him get into the movie and enjoy it made me so happy. I got to relive for a second time a child watching in awe and wonder. Since I showed him the movie, we watched it at least 6 more times and I think more as the season gets closer to Christmas. I hate how underrated this film was. This film is a classic in our family.

[@jamescpotter]

This film is a masterpiece! It open the heart so much that it can easily explode.

[@josephkitchens1644]

Great memories here from my childhood...this will turn into a classic...perfect Christmas theme film

[@ram31299]

Tom Hanks is really highly talented!! Just WOW

[@gothictrashqueen9109]

What’s amazing is how Tom Hanks played 5 characters and I always saw it as the boy seeing himself in each of the characters. Like the father and the hobo ghost being like the ghost of Christmas future if he continues to not believe, the conductor if he does, Santa being the Christmas spirit that is still in him! I also love how most of the characters do not emphasize their names so that the people watching could put themselves in their shoes. The Polar Express is such an immersive and nostalgic movie and I have no idea why anyone would hate it! It’s got such a great lesson within!

[@ashleyscottthomas6633]

One of my favourite Christmas films and Tom Hanks films

[@manuelorozco7760]

The best Tom Hanks movie to me will always be Toy Story

[@Voucher765]

The locomotive is the film is real, It's Pere Marquette 1225

[@disneyfan5304]

I only hear woody from the voice of tom hanks

[@gabywelling7698]

I just love that the stand in is Josh Hutcherson.

[@alpha_jasperflair1097]

Geez the nostalgia just hit me so hard like a huge flipping rock😭♥️♥️♥️

[@GuestYouTubeUser]

Home alone & The Polar Express my favorite Thanksgiving & Christmas movies.

[@2bostongeorge]

What a brilliant actor. Tom is so talented. Thank you for this wonderful movie.

[@zachattack37]

I just realized when Tom Hanks voiced the characters, like when he voiced two characters talking each other, it's almost like he's talking to himself.

[@aztecwrrior1997]

Bet it rattles his mind doin so

[@KARQ-o3l]

What a talent unbelievable 😮 Tom Hanks literally a remarkable iconic actor.

[@bernagordon5637]

This movie never gets old

[@Satur8]

How do people not like this movie??

[@GianiTheCoolGamer7064]

Zemeckis is a genius. My favorite director

[@starwarsprequelsandsequels7582]

Mine too

[@Toonami408]

This movie reveals who you really are inside I found myself wanting the best for that young man that is waiting for a beautiful Christmas.. I even wished for the same thing that the boy wished for I love this movie and Tom Hanks I can't thank him enough for being part of my childhood as well as the rest of the cast. ❤

[@alexfisher5672]

2:57 Tom Hanks becomes Forrest Gump for a few seconds

[@Lockeygal]

As a kid who grew up with this, im shook

[@kaylewolf]

I have and always will love this movie Tom hanks and the team are incredible!

[@nightfallshort9232]

Tom Hanks is the GOAT

[@carolhodson6353]

I always thought it was done by different actors. Such a talented man. He has a wonderful gift.

[@ashleyt8897]

I get the feeling Robert Zemeckis really likes Tom Hanks

[@ivyme5783]

Who doesn't

[@manuelorozco7760]

If only this amount of heart and creatively translated into Pinocchio last year

[@jacka4519]

3:15 woh the kid’s name was Chris?!

[@theonefrancis696]

Here we have Tom Hanks, playing Tom Hanks in the role of Tom Hanks, supported by Tom Hanks.

[@TheProtagonist2020]

In Loving Memory Of Michael Jeter (1952-2003)

[@SuperBoy-ps9dz]

Top 10 movies The Green Mile Open Range Air Bud The Polar Express Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit The Fisher King Patch Adams The Money Pit Welcome to Collinwood Honorable Mentions Waterworld Jakob the liar

[@danamarvelstar]

When I was young I thought this was live action. As I grew older I thought it was an animated film. I just learn now, it was motion capture!

[@vidverbic]

his best performance hands down

[@kaleyoneil588]

I still can't believe his talent and the fact he played the little boys voice. This is my all time favorite movie and these facts just make me love it even more! I literally watch this movie even in the middle of the summer and probably every day in December. Love him!

[@superjackster0165]

He didn’t do the boys voice. He just did the motion capture performance. Later on, they brought in Daryl Sabara (who you might remember as Juni from the Spy Kids trilogy) to record the voice

[@joshmontemayor1212]

​@@superjackster0165, Daryl Sabara was also in the Christmas episode of What's New, Scooby-Doo?

[@NoahWilson98]

Excellent! I’m glad I was able to see it back in the cinema Christmas 2004!

[@jasminejohnston6393]

When I first watched the movie in theatres in 2004 I thought it was live action because the animation look so realistic

[@joelanthonylim6792]

Fun fact: Tinashe is the mocap actress of the little hero girl!

[@Slayrron.Hunter]

I can't unhear Woody

[@joshmontemayor1212]

Well, Tom Hanks did voice Woody in the Toy Story movies.

[@Slayrron.Hunter]

@@joshmontemayor1212 Well you got a point

[@stephenhobbins4895]

Tom Hanks was great playing the voices of The Conductor / Hobo / Santa Claus / Hero Boy / Father in The Polar Express 2004 Movie I like 😃

[@aug07broken]

We watch this every year on Christmas Eve, just finished tonight! Merry Christmas everyone! 🤍

[@BeardedKayakFishing]

Is it perfect, no, but no movie is. This is a great Christmas classic that I watch multiple times during the holidays.

[@joshmontemayor1212]

My only minor nitpick with the movie is the lack of names for the characters.

[@kyzendelaguia1063]

Wait wut? Tom Hanks also played Hero Boy in some scenes?!? This makes so many new theories

[@Jillene0030]

he played 7 characters: the boy, the narrator, the boys dad, hobo, scrooge puppet, the conductor, & Santa

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

With this mo-cap technique, the real-life actor becomes the armature for the CG character, so, one actor CAN play several roles, up to ALL of the roles. Now, THAT is an interesting idea... "Hamlet", with ONE physical actor (just change the voice actors... or NOT).... OK, Tom and Bob, there's your challenge. A CG/mo-cap movie where Tom plays ALL the roles, including voices... a movie about CLONES (young, middle-aged, old, different costuming)?

[@berengerdietiker22]

Right you are! One of the beauties of motion capture is the capacity for an individual actor or actress to portray multiple characters in a film or video game.

[@jimmymccartney2049]

Music: Alan Silvestri(2004) Lyrics: Glen Ballard

[@Lance605]

I saw this in theaters. I love this movie

[@brohugproductions2005]

My two favorite Robert Zemeckis movies The Polar Express and Back to the Future

[@davidgraham6781]

Even after it's release 20 years ago it still amazing even today how they managed to make the film 🎥📽️ in the first place. Probably the best Christmas 🎄 animation film of all time. Well done 👍 Warner Brothers and Robert Zemeckis etc for a classic. 😂

[@ehsanzakeri3418]

He's a real artist

[@DureloSantos]

Chocado ele fazia o menininho também?😂

[@ginnevaluz]

I didn't expect to learn that he played almost everyone 😆

[@lisaslilly3061]

One of my most favourite films of all time.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

My family watches this movie every holiday season!

[@emilioestelar]

Time traveler moves a charir. The time line: Warner: Hey. Let's make a Live Action of The Polar Express

[@ryanschmidt58]

Honestly I’d still pay to see that as long as Tom hanks plays all the roles here except the kid for obvious reasons

[@monkayla100]

most underrated Christmas train.

[@eliaspeter7689]

I literaly cannot name any other christmas train, so I doubt.

[@jwc6621]

Best Christmas film of all time

[@iamsilentphantom917]

The Santa here is the most perfect Santa I've ever seen in animated movies.

[@Toshiko-y1u]

Best Chrismas Eve Animation.

[@gabethedinosaur95]

Tom Hanks was fantastic

[@user-dn2yw7wm7z]

I loved this movie as a kid

[@cinique2478]

Thanks for... uploading it... Right now...

[@officialsamstermadness]

Wow! What a huge coincidence Warner Bros. cause I was about to watch this movie right now!

[@officialsamstermadness]

@@YBehri yeah, I gotta ya

[@Zechariah340]

cast: train: Tom Hanks

[@joshpark7745]

I remember seeing this when I was a kid.

[@JJKelly-u4n]

Who going to watch this movie this year and this year will be the first time I watch it.

[@4funJust4you]

That Tom Hanks is one big thespian.

[@dj.neergamepro]

This Should be a Real Movie, with Tom Hanks and Everything Would That just be Cool?

[@reyjenetapia2957]

I love the book of the polar express

[@ghostkiller1321]

"well you comin"-polar express - bye tom hanks

[@Iconicluv143]

i can’t wrap my head around him being the CHILD 😭😭

[@ashsmithplayz8726]

I miss this

[@jacopobrusa6033]

So Tim Allen (Buzz) was Sandy Claus in Claus movies and now Tom Hanks (Woody) is the next Sandy Claus