Fred Claus
“Everybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa.”
2007•PG•1h 55m•5.9•Released
ActionComedyDrama
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
Writer
Dan Fogelman
Budget
$100M
Revenue
$98M
Languages
English
Studio
Jessie Nelson Productions
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
Elizabeth Berrington
Linda Elf
Kevin Spacey
Clyde Archibald Northcutt
Rio Hackford
Leon
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Samuel 'Slam' Gibbons
Allan Corduner
Dr. Goldfarb
Production
Company
Jessie Nelson Productions
Company
Silver Pictures
Company
David Dobkin Productions
Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Producer
Joel Silver
Producer
Jessie Nelson
Producer
David Dobkin
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