State-of-the-art computer animated feature based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg.

One snowy Christmas Eve, an eight-year-old boy lies awake in his bed waiting nervously for the sound of the bells on Santa's sleigh.

Having gathered evidence that Father Christmas is a myth perpetrated by adults, the boy desperately wants to believe in the icon of the festive season but is afraid that he will be disappointed.

At five minutes to midnight, the boy's bedroom begins to shake as a deafening roar reverberates throughout the neighbourhood.

A gleaming steam train rumbles to a halt in front of the house. As the boy races outside, he is met by a conductor who invites him to board the train.

Destination: the North Pole. Nervously taking his place onboard along with several other excited children, the boy heads through the night towards a magical meeting with elves, Santa Claus and a ghostly hobo who watches over everyone that travels on The Polar Express.