Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jason Schwartzman | ... | Jesper (voice) | |
J.K. Simmons | ... | Klaus (voice) | |
Rashida Jones | ... | Alva (voice) | |
Will Sasso | ... | Mr. Ellingboe (voice) | |
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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) |
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. Written by Netflix
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!