Fred Claus(2007)
“Everybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa.”
Overview
Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.
Director
David Dobkin
Studio
Jessie Nelson Productions
Budget
$100M
Revenue
$98M
Cast
Vince Vaughn
as Fred Claus
Paul Giamatti
as Nick (Santa) Claus
John Michael Higgins
as Willie
Miranda Richardson
as Annette Claus
Rachel Weisz
as Wanda Blinkowski
Kathy Bates
as Mother Claus
Trevor Peacock
as Papa Claus
Ludacris
as DJ Donnie
Elizabeth Banks
as Charlene
Jeremy Swift
as Bob Elf
Elizabeth Berrington
as Linda Elf
Kevin Spacey
as Clyde Archibald Northcutt
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$100M
Box Office
$98M
Production Companies
Jessie Nelson Productions • Silver Pictures • David Dobkin Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fred Claus?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Fred Claus (2007).
What is Fred Claus about?▼
Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.
Who directed Fred Claus?▼
Fred Claus was directed by David Dobkin and released in 2007. It is a action, comedy, drama film.
How long is Fred Claus?▼
Fred Claus has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in Fred Claus?▼
The cast of Fred Claus includes Vince Vaughn as Fred Claus, Paul Giamatti as Nick (Santa) Claus, John Michael Higgins as Willie, Miranda Richardson as Annette Claus, Rachel Weisz as Wanda Blinkowski and more.
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