Name: The Polar Express
Genre: Animation
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, Nona Gaye, Jimmy Bennett, Eddie Deezen

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Was The Polar Express Just a Dream?

The Polar Express tells a fantastical story, but was it real or was it all simply a strange and festive dream?

The debate about whether The Polar Express is a dream still continues after nearly 20 years. Viewers analyze evidence and rewatch the film each year in search of a definitive answer.
Throughout the film, there are elements that suggest the story may be a dream, with certain events and characters adding to the dreamlike atmosphere.
The ending of The Polar Express, with the discovery of the bell under the tree, proves that the events were not a dream. Magic is the explanation for the train's incredible journey and the safety of the children.