Klaus

20192019
PGPG
1h 36min

Joan Cusack, Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, Sergio Pablos, Will Sasso, J.K. Simmons, and Neda Margrethe Labba in Klaus (2019)

When Jesper 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, and discovers Klaus, a mysterious carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys.

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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 deliv... Read allA 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.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
Writers
- Sergio Pablos(original story by)
- Jim Mahoney(screenplay by)
- Zach Lewis(screenplay by)
Stars
- Jason Schwartzman(voice)
- J.K. Simmons(voice)
- Rashida Jones(voice)

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Top rated movie #163

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 11 wins & 26 nominations total

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Official Trailer

Klaus

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Jason Schwartzman in Klaus (2019)

Klaus (2019)

Joan Cusack, Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, Sergio Pablos, Will Sasso, J.K. Simmons, and Neda Margrethe Labba in Klaus (2019)

Klaus (2019)

Klaus (2019)

Klaus (2019)

Klaus (2019)

Klaus (2019)

Klaus (2019)

Sergio Pablos in Klaus (2019)

Klaus (2019)

Sergio Pablos in Klaus (2019)

Jason Schwartzman

Jesperas Jesper
(voice)

Klausas Klaus
(voice)

Alvaas Alva
(voice)

Mr. Ellingboeas Mr. Ellingboe
(voice)

Neda Margrethe Labba

Márguas Márgu
(voice)

Pumpkinas Pumpkin
(voice)
…

Mogensas Mogens
(voice)

Mrs. Krumas Mrs. Krum
(voice)

Ellingboe Boyas Ellingboe Boy
(voice)

Ellingboe Girl 2as Ellingboe Girl 2
(voice)

Jaeden Bettencourt

Small Ellingboe Boyas Small Ellingboe Boy
(voice)

Ellingboe Girl 3as Ellingboe Girl 3
(voice)

Ellingboe Girlas Ellingboe Girl
(voice)

Ellingboe Boy 1as Ellingboe Boy 1
(voice)

Kendall Joy Hall

Anneliseas Annelise
(voice)

Krum Girl 1as Krum Girl 1
(voice)

Directors
- Sergio Pablos
- Carlos Martínez López
Writers
- Sergio Pablos(original story by) (screenplay by)
- Jim Mahoney(screenplay by)
- Zach Lewis(screenplay by)
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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. —Netflix

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Taglines
- Discover the friendship that launched a legend.
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for rude humor and mild action
Parents guide

Trivia
Director Sergio Pablos had wanted to do a traditionally animated feature film, but he wanted to see how the animation would have evolved without the switch to computer-generated animation. So the studio used CGI lighting techniques with hand-drawn animation to create a unique animation style for the story.

Goofs
Just after Jesper is explaining to the kid who got coal that only good children get presents, he slams open the lower part of his door, which passes right through two children standing in front of it.

Quotes
Klaus: A true selfless act always sparks another.

Crazy credits
The title doesn't appear onscreen until the end of the film.

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

Soundtracks
Invisible
Written by Justin Tranter, Jussifer and Caroline Pennell
Performed by Zara Larsson
Produced by Jussifer
Mixed by Tony Maserati
Zara Larsson appears courtesy of Artist Company Ten/Epic Records

Top review

10/10

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!

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Release date
- November 15, 2019 (United States)
Countries of origin
Official sites
- Production studios website
- The SPA Studios Offical Website
Languages
- English
- Saami
Also known as
- Klaus - Câu Chuyện Giáng Sinh
Production companies
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Budget
- $40,000,000 (estimated)

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Runtime
- 1h 36min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Atmos
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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