Fred Claus
Christmas, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Warner Bros.  (2007) 116 mins PG

5.7 (6,628 votes)
This is a story you've never heard before, a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about Fred Claus, Santa's brother - and complete opposite. After growing up in a saintly Nick's shadow, Fred becomes a grouch who's lost his belief in Christmas. Then, one magical December, Fred flies north (first class via reindeer) to find brother Nick is in trouble: a scheming efficiency expert is out to shut down Christmas fever! Expect fun by the sleighful as Fred helps save Christmas and rediscovers the gift of family. Join Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatii, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Kevin Spacey and more in a yuletide treat to enjoy for years to come....

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Cast and Crew
Vince Vaughn  ......  Fred Claus
Paul Giamatti  ......  Nick 'Santa' Claus
John Michael Higgins  ......  Willie
Miranda Richardson  ......  Annette Claus
Rachel Weisz  ......  Wanda
Kathy Bates  ......  Mother Claus
Director  .....  David Dobkin
Producer  .....  David Dobkin; Jessie Nelson; Joel Silver
Writer  .....  Dan Fogelman; Jessie Nelson
Notes
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: A trip to the North Pole in mid to late December would be in the dark. Fred's first and second arrival and the arrival of Mr. Northcutt all happen on bright sunny days. (more)

Trivia:
Kevin Spacey's character Clyde asks for (and later receives) a Superman cape from Santa Claus. Spacey played Lex Luthor in Superman Returns (2006) (more)

Filming Locations:
Chicago, Illinois, USA (more)

Quotes:
Willie: Are you sure you wouldn't be more comfortable on bottom, Fred?
Fred Claus: To be honest Willie, I don't think it's gonna make much of a difference either way.
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