Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Vince Vaughn | ... | Fred Claus | |
| Paul Giamatti | ... | Nick 'Santa' Claus | |
| John Michael Higgins | ... | Willie | |
| Miranda Richardson | ... | Annette Claus | |
| Rachel Weisz | ... | Wanda | |
| Kathy Bates | ... | Mother Claus | |
| Trevor Peacock | ... | Papa Claus | |
| Ludacris | ... | DJ Donnie (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges) | |
| Elizabeth Banks | ... | Charlene | |
| Jeremy Swift | ... | Bob Elf | |
| Elizabeth Berrington | ... | Linda Elf | |
| Kevin Spacey | ... | Clyde | |
| Rio Hackford | ... | Leon | |
| Bobb'e J. Thompson | ... | Samuel 'Slam' Gibbons | |
| Allan Corduner | ... | Dr. Goldfarb | |
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During childhood, Fred Claus suffered his younger brother Nick's saintliness. Jump ahead: Fred is a fast-talking, genial but self-centered guy in Chicago looking for $50,000 to open an off-track-betting shop. When one scam goes awry, he calls Nick at the North Pole for a loan: Nick will give him the money only if Fred comes up to help a few days with the Christmas rush. After his girlfriend dumps him, Fred heads north. Santa's facing an audit from an efficiency expert, and it's not pleasant. Fred's job is to review charts and determine who's naughty and who's nice. Is there any fraternal feeling left, can either learn from the other, and what about Santa getting fired? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Santa's brother is coming to town. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for mild language and some rude humor | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
9 November 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$100,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$18,515,473, 2 November 2007, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$72,006,777Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$97,838,349Company Credits
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from Mousehunt (1997)
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Kevin Spacey's character has an unhealthy obsession with Superman. Spacey played Lex Luthor in Superman Returns (2006). See more »Goofs
Willy tells Fred that they have 10 hours to deliver the presents. Based on the world sunset/sunrise times on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, they would actually have up to 29 hours, the points closest to the North Pole being in darkness the longest. Moreover, the delivery sequence has Fred traveling to spots that are not in darkness at the same time. See more »Crazy Credits
The opening logos are covered in snow and Christmas tree lights. See more »Soundtracks
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In this film Of the two Claus brothers, Fred (Vince Vaughn) is the troublemaker and polar opposite of his saintly sibling, Nicholas (Paul Giamatti). When Fred's criminal ways finally land him in big trouble, Nicholas bails him out and brings him to the North Pole to work off the debt by making toys. The headaches mount for St. Nick, who not only must deal with his trouble making brother, but also an efficiency expert who has come to evaluate Santa's operation.
Before they shoot this film they should have re-written the screenplay. The first 45 minutes could have been reduced by 1/2. The final hour could have also been streamlined.
This film in reality has no idea who its audience is. The thing is the film doesn't try to cover all the bases. The film however does have some very great scenes and a awesome set. The flying sequences are the highlight the film which is the only thing that makes film give flight.
Worth watching Once. I don't see this becoming a holiday favorite for many!