
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.
Release Year
2007
Runtime
115 min
Audience Score
5.9
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama
Story Snapshot
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.
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Fred Claus is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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