Fred Claus

Fred Claus

Everybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa.

Directed by David Dobkin

Produced by Jessie Nelson Productions, Silver Pictures

2007115 min5.8 / 10

A holiday comedy-drama about sibling reconciliation and saving Christmas, built on warmth, family bonds, and festive charm.

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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Questions people ask

  • Does Fred Claus end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Fred Claus easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Fred Claus scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Fred Claus violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.

  • Is Fred Claus sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity25

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise13

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Fred Claus, and what each one shares →

Like Fred Claus

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Fred Claus

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Fred Claus, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Fred Claus, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Fred Claus, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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