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.

Director:

Sergio Pablos

Writers:

Zach Lewis, Jim Mahoney

Stars:

Joan Cusack, Rashida Jones, J.K. Simmons

Cast

Credited cast, sorted by IMDb STARmeter:
Joan Cusack	...	Mrs. Krum
Rashida Jones	...	Alva
J.K. Simmons	...	Klaus
Jason Schwartzman	...	Jesper
Mila Brener	...	Ellingboe Girl 3
Sydney Brower	...	Ellingboe Girl
Sky Alexis	...	Ellingboe Girl 2
Tucker Meek	...	Ellingboe Boy
Bailey Rae Fenderson	...	Creepy Girl 2
Pierce Pope	...	Krum Boy
Finn Carr	...	Ellingboe Boy 1
Jaeden Bettencourt	...	Krum Boy / Jesper Son
Kendall Joy Hall	...	Annelise
Teddy Blum	...	Small Ellingboe Boy (voice)
Hailey Hermida	...	Krum Girl 1

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 holiday comedy directed by Despicable Me co-creator Sergio Pablos, KLAUS co-stars Joan Cusack, Will Sasso and Norm Macdonald.

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Plot Keywords:

town | postman | santa | snow | north pole | 

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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:

The SPA Studios Offical Website

Country:

Spain

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

8 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

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the second time Rashida Jones has voiced a character in an animated holiday movie. The first time was in 2018's "The Grinch", where she voiced Donna, the mother of Cindy Lou Who.

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Quotes

[from trailer]
Jesper: Good morning, madam! Ah, and a good morning it is indeed! For, you see, today is the day when progress arrives in this charming little town of yours! Now, let me steal a few moments of your time to introduce to you the novel concept that is the postal service...
[the door slams in his face]

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Connections

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