Action ·Comedy ·Drama · United States of America · 2007 · 1h 55m

Fred Claus

Fred Claus poster
Director
David Dobkin
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
Crew
Remi Adefarasin — Director of Photography Mark Livolsi — Editor Christophe Beck — Original Music Composer Dan Fogelman — Screenplay Dan Fogelman — Story Jessie Nelson — Story
Tagline

Everybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Fred Claus — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
sleighsibling relationshipelvesholidaybrothersanta clausearthreindeersnownorth polechristmasbrothers
Key Collaborators
David Dobkin Director Remi Adefarasin Director of Photography Mark Livolsi Editor Christophe Beck Original Music Composer Dan Fogelman Screenplay Dan Fogelman Story Jessie Nelson Story Jessie Nelson Producer Joel Silver Producer David Dobkin Producer Allan Cameron Production Design Anna B. Sheppard Costume Design
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