Fred Claus

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

David Dobkin

Producer:

David Dobkin, Joel Silver, Jessie Nelson

Release Date:

Nov 9, 2007

Runtime:

1hr 56m

Synopsis

Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.

Cast

  • Vince Vaughn
  • Paul Giamatti
  • Miranda Richardson
  • John Michael Higgins
  • Rachel Weisz
  • Kevin Spacey
  • Elizabeth Banks
  • Kathy Bates
  • Trevor Peacock
  • Chris "Ludacris" Bridges

Letterboxd User Reviews

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RATINGS 47 FANS
2.6
  • Dec 11, 2019

    I just need to say that Paul Giamatti in the 2000s was simply out of control. In just a three year stretch, he went from playing Cleveland Heep to Santa Claus to John Adams. He was Harvey Pekar. He was Big Momma's partner. He was an ape on a whole planet of them. He got…

    592 Likes
    Colin the dude
    Colin the dude
    Dec 23, 2020

    weirdly pro-communist ??

    586 Likes
    Jay
    Jay
    Nov 13, 2022

    This film gets real creepy whenever Kevin Spacey is on screen and like, it makes perfect sense now

    427 Likes
    ale
    ale
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    Dec 14, 2025

    Elf Ludacris

    358 Likes
    Joe A
    Joe A
    Dec 24, 2020

    currently living US presidents, ranked by how likely it is that Fred Claus is in their yearly rotation of holiday classics: 6. jimmy carter (edit: RIP) - old dude. probably doesn't know who Vince Vaughn is, only movie with Vince Vaughn he's seen is Hacksaw Ridge. verdict:…

    306 Likes
    alice moody
    alice moody
    Dec 10, 2016

    Say what you want about this movie but I honestly think Paul Giamatti is a good Santa.

    275 Likes
    Giovanni
    Giovanni
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    Dec 3, 2021

    It’s so weird how this movie cost more money to make than Bumblebee, I Robot, Terminator 2, 1917, and all of the Lord Of The Rings movies.

    264 Likes
    Mr_Bamason
    Mr_Bamason
    Nov 26, 2021

    The counseling for brothers who aren’t as successful as their brothers with Alec Baldwin and Sylvester Stallone’s brothers is a golden gag

    260 Likes
    DoomRanza ☠︎ ☕︎
    DoomRanza ☠︎ ☕︎
    Nov 28, 2023

    🎄 Bad 🎄

    220 Likes
    Griffin Newman
    Griffin Newman

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Top Reviews
  • Disneyfreak309
    Disneyfreak309 loved
    Fred Claus

    How did it take me 15 years to watch this

    👀 1 3Y
    Big E
    Big E is "meh" on
    Fred Claus

    Entertaining but silly. Fred is just a little too unlikeable to want him to succeed. The over the top sound effects and bad CGI were REALLY distracting tbh And I’m not sure if this was a kids movie or not because it felt too adult Paul Giamatti was my favorite thing about this

    2Y
    Garmelie
    Garmelie liked
    Fred Claus

    Definitely in the “so bad it’s good” category. There aren’t many net positives apart from goofy performances, however it does succeed in bridging the gap between campy family Christmas and something adults could find entertaining. It’s my mom’s favorite. 3/5

    3Y
  • Devin Isabell
    Devin Isabell loved
    Fred Claus

    A heavily underrated Christmas movie. This is so meaningful and beautifully written whil still having comedic moments. Must watch this holiday season!

    3Y
    Tara Griffith
    Tara Griffith loved
    Fred Claus

    seriously one of the best christmas movies ever. the silent night part at the end is easily the greatest scene in any christmas movie

    3Y
    Alex Ruppert
    Alex Ruppert liked
    Fred Claus

    I never watched this until recently so I can say with confidence that this movie is actually so good and not just nostalgia based.

    2Y
  • Katelyn Marie
    Katelyn Marie loved
    Fred Claus

    This movie is so good & gets so much hate for no reason. Vince Vaughn is just so entertaining I would watch anything he’s in.

    2Y
    Kward0610
    Kward0610 liked
    Fred Claus

    Not terrible like people say, but also not that great. There are a few fun moments and Paul Giamatti is just always awesome.

    1Y
    Aidan Corrigan
    Aidan Corrigan liked
    Fred Claus

    Very good movie. It was funny and had a good lesson about family. Plus Vince Vaughn is awesome in everything he does

    10M

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Metacritic

42
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Based on 31 Critics
8.1

USER SCORE (179)

Universal acclaim based on 179 Reviews
40

The film isn't just not funny, it is off-putting.

Metacritic review by Kirk Honeycutt
Kirk Honeycutt
The Hollywood Reporter
40

Alternates between unpleasantness and Hallmark-sweet sappiness.

Metacritic review by Brian Lowry
Brian Lowry
Variety

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fred Claus (2007) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Fred Claus (2007)?
The movie is 1hr 56min long.
What's Fred Claus (2007) about?
Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.
Who's the cast of Fred Claus (2007)?
  • Vince Vaughn as Fred Claus
  • Paul Giamatti as Nicholas
  • Miranda Richardson as Annette Claus
  • John Michael Higgins as Willie
  • Rachel Weisz as Wanda
  • Kevin Spacey as Clyde
  • Elizabeth Banks as Charlene
  • Kathy Bates as Mother Claus
  • Trevor Peacock as Papa Claus
  • Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as DJ Donnie
Who's the director behind Fred Claus (2007)?
David Dobkin directed Fred Claus (2007).
Who produced Fred Claus (2007)?
David Dobkin, Joel Silver and Jessie Nelson produced Fred Claus (2007).