Fred Claus (2007)
Everybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa.
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
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: November 9, 2007
Cast
- Vince Vaughn - Fred Claus
- Paul Giamatti - Nick (Santa) Claus
- John Michael Higgins - Willie
- Miranda Richardson - Annette Claus
- Rachel Weisz - Wanda Blinkowski
- Kathy Bates - Mother Claus
- Trevor Peacock - Papa Claus
- Ludacris - DJ Donnie
- Elizabeth Banks - Charlene
- Jeremy Swift - Bob Elf
Screenplay
- Dan Fogelman (Screenplay)
- Dan Fogelman (Story)
- Jessie Nelson (Story)
Music: Christophe Beck
Cinematography: Remi Adefarasin
Editing: Mark Livolsi
Production: Jessie Nelson Productions, Silver Pictures, David Dobkin Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $100M
Box Office: $98M
Original Language: en
Themes
Unbreakable Brotherhood Bonds, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Christmas and Holiday Warmth, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies
Keywords
sleigh, sibling relationship, elves, holiday, brother, santa claus, earth, reindeer, snow, north pole, christmas, brothers
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Fred Claus?
- Fred Claus stars Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, John Michael Higgins, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates.
- How long is Fred Claus?
- Fred Claus has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Fred Claus?
- Fred Claus is a Action, Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Fred Claus?
- Fred Claus had a budget of $100M.
- How much did Fred Claus gross?
- Fred Claus grossed $98M worldwide.
- Where was Fred Claus produced?
- Fred Claus was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Fred Claus?
- The themes of Fred Claus include: Unbreakable Brotherhood Bonds, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Christmas and Holiday Warmth, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies.