4.1 Score

2007 • 1h 55min • PG • Action, Comedy, Drama

Fred Claus

"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.

IMDb 5.7

RT 21%

MC 42

Director

David Dobkin

Writer

Dan Fogelman

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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

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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

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Allan Corduner Dr. Goldfarb

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