Fred Claus
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.
Critics Sentiment
Fred receives replica birdhouse gift and apology note from Nick
Fred arrested for illegal fundraising and Wanda breaks up with him
The film climbs from its lowest point during Fred's arrest to peak emotional impact when he receives the birdhouse gift and reconciles with his past
Fred Claus receives mixed reception with reviewers finding genuine charm in certain scenes like Siblings Anonymous and the emotional reconciliation, while criticizing predictable plotting and pacing issues. The film succeeds as holiday entertainment despite its flaws, with strong performances from Giamatti and Vaughn carrying the Christmas spirit through to a satisfying if formulaic conclusion.
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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
Rio Hackford
Leon
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Samuel 'Slam' Gibbons
Allan Corduner
Dr. Goldfarb
Jordon Hull
Young Fred - 6 Yrs Old
Liam James
Young Fred - 12 Yrs Old
Theo Stevenson
Young Nick - 6 Yrs Old
Allison Sparrow
Girl with Plasma TV
Fred Zimmerman
Caroler
Crew
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