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:

Zach Lewis (screenplay by), Jim Mahoney (screenplay by)

Stars:

Rashida Jones, Jason Schwartzman, Joan Cusack

15 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Rashida Jones	...	Alva (voice)
Jason Schwartzman	...	Jesper (voice)
Joan Cusack	...	Mrs. Krum (voice)
J.K. Simmons	...	Klaus (voice)
Norm MacDonald	...	Mogens (voice)
Will Sasso	...	Mr. Ellingboe (voice)
Sergio Pablos	...	Pumpkin / Olaf (voice)
Mila Brener	...	Ellingboe Girl 3 (voice)
Neda Margrethe Labba	...	Margu (voice)
Sydney Brower	...	Ellingboe Girl (voice)
Teddy Blum	...	Small Ellingboe Boy (voice)
Emma Shannon	...	Creepy girl 1 (voice)
Amanda Philipson	...	Ellingboe Councilwoman (voice)
Julian Zane	...	Krum Boy (voice)
Sky Alexis	...	Ellingboe Girl 2 (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:

santa | christmas | violence | fight | friendship | 

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Taglines:

Welcome to the jingle.

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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

This is the first traditionally hand-drawn animated movie to make use of volumetric lighting and texturing to give it a more 3D-like look.

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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

Featured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Magical Trailer Reactions (2019)

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Soundtracks

Don't Mess With The Postman

User Reviews

Wholesome and Original

Klaus was a heartwarming animation with a very unique take on the "Christmas origin". I originally put it on as background noise for folding laundry but caught myself sitting on the bed for the entirety of the movie. The animation was really well done and the characters were memorable. I loved the similarities with Tim Burton films. It's nice to have a different Christmas film but that has the spirit nevertheless. One of the best Christmas animations in awhile. Great film!