Fred Claus (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2007, Fred Claus is an action, comedy and drama film directed by David Dobkin, running about 116 minutes. “Everybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Fred Claus stars Vince Vaughn as Fred Claus, Paul Giamatti as Nick (Santa) Claus, John Michael Higgins as Willie and Miranda Richardson as Annette Claus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Fred Claus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $97.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fred Claus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fred Claus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fred Claus (2007)?
- In US, Fred Claus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fred Claus worth watching?
- Fred Claus holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fred Claus?
- Fred Claus stars Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, John Michael Higgins, Miranda Richardson and Rachel Weisz.
- When was Fred Claus released?
- Fred Claus was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.