Klaus (2019)

A simple act of kindness always sparks another, even in a frozen, faraway place. When Smeerensburg's new postman, Jesper, befriends toymaker Klaus, their gifts melt an age-old feud and deliver a sleigh full of holiday traditions.

Directors:

Sergio Pablos, Carlos Martínez López (co-director)

Writers:

Sergio Pablos (original story by), Sergio Pablos (screenplay by)

Stars:

Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones

Top Rated Movies #189 | Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 18 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Schwartzman	...	Jesper (voice)
J.K. Simmons	...	Klaus (voice)
Rashida Jones	...	Alva (voice)
Will Sasso	...	Mr. Ellingboe (voice)
Neda Margrethe Labba	...	Márgu (voice)
Sergio Pablos	...	Pumpkin / Olaf (voice)
Norm MacDonald	...	Mogens (voice)
Joan Cusack	...	Mrs. Krum (voice)
Evan Agos	...	Ellingboe Boy (voice)
Sky Alexis	...	Ellingboe Girl 2 (voice)
Jaeden Bettencourt	...	Krum Boy / Jesper's Son (voice)
Teddy Blum	...	Small Ellingboe Boy (voice)
Mila Brener	...	Ellingboe Girl 3 (voice)
Sydney Brower	...	Ellingboe Girl (voice)
Finn Carr	...	Ellingboe Boy 1 (voice)

Storyline

When Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) distinguishes himself as the postal academy's worst student, he is stationed on a frozen island above the Arctic Circle, where the feuding locals hardly exchange words let alone letters. Jesper is about to give up when he finds an ally in local teacher Alva (Rashida Jones), and discovers Klaus (Oscar® winner J.K. Simmons), a mysterious carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys. These unlikely friendships return laughter to Smeerensburg, forging a new legacy of generous neighbors, magical lore and stockings hung by the chimney with care. An animated Christmas comedy directed by Despicable Me co-creator Sergio Pablos, KLAUS co-stars Rashida Jones, Jason Schwartzman and JK Simmons.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas | friendship | post man | island | forest | 

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Taglines:

Discover the friendship that launched a legend.

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

(Rated PG for rude humor and mild action)

Details

Official Sites:

Production studios website The SPA Studios Offical Website

Country:

Spain UK

Language:

English Saami

Release Date:

15 November 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Klaus

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

The SPA Studios, Aniventure, Atresmedia Cine

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Neda Labba, who voiced the Sami girl Márgu, did not speak any English. Sergio Pablos traveled all the way to Tromsø, Norway where she lives and did her whole recording session through translation and mimicry.

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Goofs

When Jesper finds himself trapped inside Klaus's barn, he's wearing a cape and scarf. After he lights an oil lamp, the cape and scarf disappear.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Jesper: [narrating] Letters. You don't really write many these days, do you? But I bet there's one you never forget. Send it off to a certain plump guy in a red suit and, provided you've kept your act together more or less, he'll drop off a toy or two. And yet, no one seems to wonder how the whole thing got started in the first place. This is a story about letters, and it began .. with this one...

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Crazy Credits

The film title has a clockwork key powering it.

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Connections

Referenced in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Happiest Episode: D (2019)

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Soundtracks

Don't Mess With The Postman
Performed by Borja Justo Franco
Lyrics by Sergio Pablos
Composed by Alfonso G. Aguilar
Mixing and Mastering by Antonio Escobar

User Reviews

Watch and learn, Disney

Very solid original story, awesome visual style and great writing. All it takes. On the contrary, reinventing 30 year old cartoons and doubling down on puritan stuff does not help.

This film deserves broader recognition - best Christmas catroon in a long long time