While The Polar Express may not be the best animation ever made, it certainly has a certain charm. The film, starring Tom Hanks, is based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg and tells the story of a boy who has lost faith in Santa Claus.
On Christmas Eve, he finds a mysterious train outside his house. Encouraged by a driver, the boy gets into the vehicle and begins a journey to the North Pole, where he is supposed to meet Santa Claus.
Robert Zemeckis’ animation is one of the most recognizable Christmas films and makes a perfect family film. Here’s our guide to where to stream, rent, or buy this classic tale. You can also read our roundups of the best Christmas TV shows and best holiday movies.
How to stream The Polar Express online
The easiest way to watch the movie is to stream it. However, you can only find The Polar Express on three services:
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In the UK you can watch the film on Now.
You will need to subscribe to a Cinema subscription. It costs £9.99 per month and gives you access to a huge library of the latest blockbusters and classics.
You can also currently bundle the Cinema package with the Entertainment subscription for £12 per month for the first six months. That’s a saving of 40%, after which it will return to its usual price of £19.98 per month.
If you have a Sky TV package that includes Sky Cinema, you will already have access to the film. The Polar Express can be watched via the Sky Go app, available on all major mobile devices.
Likew ise, if your Virgin TV subscription includes movies, you can watch the movie on Virgin TV Go.
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If you live in the United States, you can stream The Polar Express on the Max website. Plans start at $9.99 per month for an ad-supported subscription. For an ad-free tier, you have to pay $15.99 per month.
You can also stream The Polar Express on Hulu. A basic ad-supported subscription costs $7.99 per month and the first month is free for new subscribers.
How to rent or buy The Polar Express on VOD
You can get a digital copy of the film through Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft and YouTube.
In the UK you can also get the Polar Express from Rakuten (rent from £3.49 / buy from £5.99) and the Sky Store (rent from £3.49 / buy from £4.99).
In the United States, the film is also available through Google Play (purchase for $9.99) and Vudu (rent for $3.99 / purchase for $9.99).
How to buy The Polar Express on DVD/Blu-ray
If you would like to have a physical copy of the animation, it is still possible.
The Polar Express is available from Amazon UK for £4.99 or £7.59 on Blu-ray.
Via Amazon US, The Polar Express is available starting at $2.00 on DVD or $2.83 on Blu-ray.
How to rent The Polar Express on DVD
The Polar Express is also available through DVD rental subscription service Cinema Paradiso – sign up here for a free trial.
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