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Fred Claus is a 2007 American Christmas comedy film directed by David Dobkin, screenplay and a story by Dan Fogelman and Jessie Nelson, and starring Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Miranda Richardson, John Michael Higgins, Elizabeth Banks, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, and Kevin Spacey. The film was first announced in October 2005 with Mike Mitchell attached to direct. The film was released in the United States on November 9, 2007 by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is loosely based on the poem "A legend of Santa and his brother Fred" written by Donald Henkel. It received negative reviews from critics and grossed $97 million worldwide against the production budget of $100 million.
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2007 · 1h 55m · Action · Comedy · Drama
TMDB 5.8/10 (931 votes)
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.
Directed by David Dobkin
Box office $98M worldwide
Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗
David DobkinDirector
Paul Giamattias Nick (Santa) Claus
John Michael Higginsas Willie
Rachel Weiszas Wanda Blinkowski
Trevor Peacockas Papa Claus
Jeremy Swiftas Bob Elf
Elizabeth Berringtonas Linda Elf
Rio Hackfordas Leon
Bobb'e J. Thompsonas Samuel 'Slam' Gibbons