Klaus

Name: Klaus
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: November 8, 2019
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 65
Cast: Bailey Rae Fenderson, Emma Shannon, Evan Agos, Finn Carr, Hailey Hermida

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Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 343 Ratings

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): November 8, 2019 | PG

Starring: Bailey Rae Fenderson, Emma Shannon, Evan Agos, Finn Carr, Hailey Hermida, J.K. Simmons, Jaeden Bettencourt, Jason Schwartzman, Joan Cusack, Julian Zane, Kendall Joy Hall, Lucian Perez, Mila Brener, Neda Margrethe Labba, Norm Macdonald, Pierce Pope, Rashida Jones, Sergio Pablos, Sky Alexis, Sydney Brower, Teddy Blum, Tucker Meek, Will Sasso

Summary: When Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) distinguishes himself as the postal academy’s worst student, he is stationed on a frozen island above the Arctic Circle, where the feuding locals hardly exchange words let alone letters. Jesper is about to give up when he finds an ally in local teacher Alva (Rashida Jones), and discovers Klaus (Oscar winnerWhen Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) distinguishes himself as the postal academy’s worst student, he is stationed on a frozen island above the Arctic Circle, where the feuding locals hardly exchange words let alone letters. Jesper is about to give up when he finds an ally in local teacher Alva (Rashida Jones), and discovers Klaus (Oscar winner J.K. Simmons), a mysterious carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys. These unlikely friendships return laughter to Smeerensburg, forging a new legacy of generous neighbors, magical lore and stockings hung by the chimney with care. [Netflix]… Expand

Director: Carlos Martínez López and Sergio Pablos

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 96 min

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Matt Fowler

Dec 13, 2019

Sergio Pablos' Klaus is a beautifully animated mix of old and new - offing up a unique and quirky take on Santa's humble beginnings. It's a fun, fresh story about friendship and the power of kindness that coats snowbound cliches with a shiny sheen. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Matt Zoller Seitz

Nov 8, 2019

The goofy and charming Klaus probably plays better if you don't know going in that it's a Santa Claus origin story. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Jan 27, 2020

Klaus is a weird, meandering tale — but it has a distinctive visual style and a sly sense of humor and features brilliant voice work from the ensemble cast. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Nov 5, 2019

It’s far more successful with holiday magic than it is with character-based comedy, but that’s not enough of a flaw to keep young audiences (and their parents) from potentially turning this feature into a cherished annual tradition. Read full review

John DeFore

Nov 5, 2019

Sergio Pablos' Klaus invents its own unexpected and very enjoyable origin story for the big guy who gives out toys every Christmas eve. Shaking off most Yuletide cliches in favor of a from-scratch story about how even dubiously-motivated generosity can lead to joy, it contains echoes of other seasonal favorites (especially, in a topsy-turvy way, Dr. Seuss' Grinch) while standing completely on its own. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Nov 15, 2019

It’s not remotely as polished as the earlier contenders in the field, but “Klaus” is good enough to have earned a theatrical release, on a par with MGM’s “The Addams Family,” in any event. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Nov 5, 2019

What goodwill the movie does inspire owes more to the splendid visual world than to anything the story supplies. Read full review

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Ihabraz

Nov 16, 2019

My kids really loved it. I loved how they tell the Santa story. My 5 year old cried at the end though, a bit too sad for kids.

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panqueco1243

Jun 4, 2022

Oscar-worthy animation, voice acting, impeccable and chilling story, arguably the best Christmas movie ever

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Aiden_

Dec 14, 2019

I lived the art style, the story and most every thing about this movie, it had a rollercoaster of emotions and I would watch it over and over again.

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Kazebareth

Dec 8, 2019

This movie is so heartwarming. I love it! Watched 5x till now and well I think this wasnt the last time.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Sanghelic

Jun 12, 2020

una nueva perspecitva de una festividad que todo el mundo conoce y ama, klaus es una pelicula bonita, personajes carismaticos, animacion muy bien hechoa, momentos memorables y una historia llena de valores y union, de las mejores peliculas de animacion que he visto en muchos años, muy recomendada

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schifer95

Nov 20, 2019

You are going to laugh, but I cried a lot. Beautiful movie, great character and story!!

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

Anavyssos

Dec 18, 2020

This movie is visually stunning and well voiced. It's also really boring. The main character Jesper is the supremely irritating, flapping, unappealing generic moron so common in movie leads these days. It seems lead characters can't have any talent, ability or confidence. This movie promisedThis movie is visually stunning and well voiced. It's also really boring. The main character Jesper is the supremely irritating, flapping, unappealing generic moron so common in movie leads these days. It seems lead characters can't have any talent, ability or confidence. This movie promised much, and delivered... nothing.… Expand

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