Fred Claus
Everybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa.
2007 • 115 min • Action · Comedy · Drama
Synopsis
Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.
Our family guide
Best from age 8- 58 Audience · 931 · 100%
Fred Claus, Santa's estranged brother, is a cynical ne'er-do-well forced to help out at the North Pole. When an efficiency expert threatens to shut down Christmas, Fred must overcome his resentment and save the day. It's a story about family reconciliation and finding your purpose.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some mild slapstick violence
- A few rude jokes and insults
- Brief drinking in social settings
What it models well
- Family reconciliation
- Finding your purpose
- Generosity and giving
- Overcoming sibling rivalry
Talk about it after
- Sibling relationships and jealousy
- The true meaning of Christmas
- Dealing with disappointment
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Top billed cast
Director: David Dobkin • Crew: Dan Fogelman, Dan Fogelman, Jessie Nelson
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.8/10 (931)
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $100,000,000
- Box office
- $97,800,000
- IMDb
- tt0486583
