Fred Claus
“Everybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa.”
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.
Where to watch Fred Claus in United States
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Where is Fred Claus streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Fred Claus
Fred Claus is a 2007 English-language action, comedy and drama film directed by David Dobkin. The cast is led by Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, John Michael Higgins. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Fred Claus was produced by Jessie Nelson Productions, Silver Pictures, and David Dobkin Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 9, 2007, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $100 million, it went on to gross $98 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Dobkin
- Writers
- Dan Fogelman, Jessie Nelson
- Release date
- November 9, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $100 million
- Box office
- $98 million
- Production
- Jessie Nelson Productions, Silver Pictures, David Dobkin Productions
Fred Claus cast & crew
Fred Claus was directed by David Dobkin and written by Dan Fogelman and Jessie Nelson.
The cast features Vince Vaughn as Fred Claus, Paul Giamatti as Nick (Santa) Claus, John Michael Higgins as Willie, Miranda Richardson as Annette Claus, Rachel Weisz as Wanda Blinkowski, and Kathy Bates as Mother Claus.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christophe Beck, cinematography is by Remi Adefarasin, and it was produced by Jessie Nelson and Joel Silver.
Is Fred Claus worth watching?
Fred Claus holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 917 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and drama, Fred Claus is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fred Claus
Fred Claus isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Fred Claus
Vince Vaughn
Fred Claus
Paul Giamatti
Nick (Santa) Claus
John Michael Higgins
Willie
Miranda Richardson
Annette Claus
Rachel Weisz
Wanda Blinkowski
Kathy Bates
Mother Claus
Trevor Peacock
Papa Claus
Ludacris
DJ Donnie
Elizabeth Banks
Charlene
Jeremy Swift
Bob Elf
Elizabeth Berrington
Linda Elf
Kevin Spacey
Clyde Archibald Northcutt
Fred Claus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fred Claus in United States?
Fred Claus is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Fred Claus in?
Fred Claus is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fred Claus?
Fred Claus runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Fred Claus rated?
Fred Claus is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 917 ratings.
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