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Fred Claus (2007)

โ€œEverybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa.โ€

5.9/10 ยท 940 votes 1h 55m pg ActionComedyDrama

#172 of 208 films from 2007 #1776 of 2168 in action

Directed by David Dobkin ยท Written by Dan Fogelman, Jessie Nelson

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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.

Cast

Vince Vaughnas Fred Claus
Paul Giamattias Nick (Santa) Claus
John Michael Higginsas Willie
Miranda Richardsonas Annette Claus
Rachel Weiszas Wanda Blinkowski
Kathy Batesas Mother Claus
Trevor Peacockas Papa Claus
Ludacrisas DJ Donnie
Elizabeth Banksas Charlene
Jeremy Swiftas Bob Elf
Elizabeth Berringtonas Linda Elf
Kevin Spaceyas Clyde Archibald Northcutt
Rio Hackfordas Leon
Bobb'e J. Thompsonas Samuel 'Slam' Gibbons

Facts

Release dateNovember 9, 2007
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) โ€” about the same as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$100,000,000
Box office$97,800,000 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0486583

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Questions

How long is Fred Claus?
Fred Claus runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Fred Claus worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 940 votes, which places it #172 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 18%) and #1776 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Fred Claus?
Fred Claus was directed by David Dobkin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Judge (2014), Wedding Crashers (2005), Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020).
Who stars in Fred Claus?
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.
What is Fred Claus rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fred Claus?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3616.

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