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Fred Claus

  • 2007
  • PG
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
46K
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Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti in Fred Claus (2007)
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • David Dobkin
  • Writers
    • Dan Fogelman
    • Jessie Nelson
  • Stars
    • Vince Vaughn
    • Paul Giamatti
    • Elizabeth Banks
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    46K
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    • Director
      • David Dobkin
    • Writers
      • Dan Fogelman
      • Jessie Nelson
    • Stars
      • Vince Vaughn
      • Paul Giamatti
      • Elizabeth Banks
    • 173User reviews
    • 136Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
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    Vince Vaughn and Rachel Weisz in Fred Claus (2007)
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    Vince Vaughn
    Vince Vaughn
    • Fred Claus
    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • Nick 'Santa' Claus
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Charlene
    John Michael Higgins
    John Michael Higgins
    • Willie
    Miranda Richardson
    Miranda Richardson
    • Annette Claus
    Rachel Weisz
    Rachel Weisz
    • Wanda
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Mother Claus
    Trevor Peacock
    Trevor Peacock
    • Papa Claus
    Ludacris
    Ludacris
    • DJ Donnie
    • (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
    Jeremy Swift
    Jeremy Swift
    • Bob Elf
    Elizabeth Berrington
    Elizabeth Berrington
    • Linda Elf
    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Clyde
    Rio Hackford
    • Leon
    Bobb'e J. Thompson
    Bobb'e J. Thompson
    • Samuel 'Slam' Gibbons
    Allan Corduner
    Allan Corduner
    • Dr. Goldfarb
    Jordon Hull
    • Young Fred - 6 Yrs Old
    Liam James
    Liam James
    • Young Fred - 12 Yrs Old
    Theo Stevenson
    Theo Stevenson
    • Young Nick - 6 Yrs Old
    • Director
      • David Dobkin
    • Writers
      • Dan Fogelman
      • Jessie Nelson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Three famous brothers cameo as themselves at "Siblings Anonymous". The first is Frank Stallone, who speaks about Rocky and Rambo, two major blockbuster film series that star his brother, Sylvester. The second is Roger Clinton, half-brother of former U.S. President Bill Clinton. The third is Stephen Baldwin, the youngest Baldwin brother (specifically, he has issues with the eldest and arguably most famous, Alec Baldwin).
    • Goofs
      At the Siblings Anonymous meeting, Roger Clinton explains that he got upset watching footage of his famous brother Bill on the History Channel making his 1993 State of the Union Address to Congress. There was no State of the Union address in 1993 as Bill Clinton had just become President and the traditional speech never takes place during an inauguration year.
    • Quotes

      Fred Claus: Santa's having some trouble getting the sled off the ground?

      [his mother plugs her ears]

      Mother Claus: [singing] Jingle bells, jingle bells...

    • Crazy credits
      The opening logos are covered in snow and Christmas tree lights.
    • Alternate versions
      On the TBS and TNT airing, the credits are in a box with a black screen in the background.
    • Connections
      Edited into Fred Claus: UK Premiere Special (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Santa Claus Is Back in Town
      Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
      Performed by Elvis Presley
      Courtesy of The RCA Records Label
      By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment

    User reviews173

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    7/10
    Thought it was great and even a little insightful.
    I thought this movie was very funny. My sons were begging to go see it so on a whim we decided to take them tonight. Just got back home and the kids were so excited that they laughed about it all the way home. I also think the movie shows a lot about sibling rivalry and how over the years it can blow up and get worse without anyone really realizing that it is happening. There were a lot of funny moments and I noticed everyone in our packed theater was laughing in what seemed to me all the right areas. I think this movie also shows how childhood disappointments can have effects long into your future. Either way, it was a very entertaining way to spend 2 hours and I would see it again.
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    • marfy_98
    • Nov 9, 2007

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    FAQ2

    • Fred is the older brother of Santa, but why does Fred look like he's possibly over twenty years younger than Santa when Santa has already a gray beard?
    • Who sang the song "Silent Night" at the end of this movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official UK DVD & Blu Ray site
      • Warner Bros (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Joe Claus
    • Filming locations
      • Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Silver Pictures
      • David Dobkin Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $72,006,777
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,515,473
      • Nov 11, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $97,838,349
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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