The Polar Express 20th Anniversary Screening

11:00am - Sunday, Dec 22, 2024

The Polar Express 20th Anniversary Screening

"It doesn't matter where the train is going. What matters is deciding to get on."

Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards the mysterious train that waits for him--The Polar Express. When the boy arrives at the North Pole, Santa Claus offers him any gift he desires. The boy asks only for a bell from the harness of Santa's reindeer. But on the way home, the bell is lost. Christmas morning, the boy finds the bell under the Christmas tree, and when he shakes it, the bell makes the most beautiful sound he's ever heard. His mother admires the bell, but she laments that it is broken ... for, you see, only a true believer can hear the sound of the bell.

Based on the classic Christmas story by Chris Von Allsburg.

Academy Award nominations:
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)-"Believe" Music and Lyric by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri
Achievement in Sound Editing
Achievement in Sound Mixing
Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song ("Believe")

"Director Robert Zemeckis adds tenderness to this roller-coaster ride of a train, the thrill and adrenaline are constantly offset with unrestrained emotional punches." (Film Companion)

Saturday, December 22
Doors 10:30 am | Movie 11:00 am *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Kids under 10 just $8

THE POLAR EXPRESS (Robert Zemeckis | 2004 | 100 mins | G) When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.


*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film only. Please redeem at the door.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime.

*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds or exchanges.