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Release Date:
9 November 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
Santa's brother is coming to town. morePlot:
Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole. full summary | full synopsisNewsDesk:
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Paul fire your agent, hire a chimpanzee moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Vince Vaughn | ... | Fred Claus |
 | Paul Giamatti | ... | Nick (Santa) Claus |
 | John Michael Higgins | ... | Willie |
 | Miranda Richardson | ... | Annette Claus |
 | Rachel Weisz | ... | Wanda |
 | Kathy Bates | ... | Mother Claus |
 | Trevor Peacock | ... | Papa Claus |
| Ludacris | ... | DJ Donnie (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges) |
 | Elizabeth Banks | ... | Charlene |
| Jeremy Swift | ... | Bob Elf |
| Elizabeth Berrington | ... | Linda Elf |
 | Kevin Spacey | ... | Clyde |
 | Rio Hackford | ... | Leon |
 | Bobb'e J. Thompson | ... | Slam |
| Allan Corduner | ... | Dr. Goldfarb |
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Also Known As:
Joe Claus (USA) (working title)Untitled Vince Vaughn/David Dobkin Project (USA) (working title)
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Rated PG for mild language and some rude humor.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
116 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Taiwan:PG-12 | Canada:G (British Columbia/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) | Singapore:PG | Ireland:PG | Netherlands:6 | USA:PG (certificate #43797) | UK:PG | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | France:Unrated | Germany:o.Al. | Finland:K-7 | Argentina:Atp | South Korea:All | Australia:PGMOVIEmeter: 
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The wardrobe department consulted Levi's and had special 501's created to accommodate Vince Vaughn's sizes exactly. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: A trip to the North Pole in mid to late December would be in the dark. Fred's first and second arrival and the arrival of Mr. Northcutt all happen on bright sunny days. moreQuotes:
Willie: Are you sure you wouldn't be more comfortable on bottom, Fred?Fred Claus: To be honest Willie, I don't think it's gonna make much of a difference either way.
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Even the Dog Is Homesick moreFAQ
A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERSHow much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
Who sang the song "Silent Night" at the end of this movie?
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Did anyone read the script. This has to be some of the worst writing and directing of the entire year. Three great actors, Paul Giamatti, Rachel Weisz and Miranda Richardson couldn't pull this one out. About two-thirds it looked like Giamatti eyes were saying, I can't believe I signed the contract. It's not the worst movie I ever saw, but it's on the really really bad Christmas movie list. Not enough lines, but what else can be said? Okay, the movie just doesn't move with Vaughn's con-man dialogue, his character is just a creepy guy that you just can't get past. It was just a lackluster walk through, that no one seemed to be able to get into.