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  • 2019
  • PG
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2019
  • PG
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 36 m

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 winne...

Directed By: Sergio Pablos, Carlos Martínez López

Written By: Jim Mahoney, Zach Lewis, Sergio Pablos

  • 2019
  • PG
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2019
  • PG
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 36 m

Klaus

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
65
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 371 User Ratings
8.5
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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 winne...

Directed By: Sergio Pablos, Carlos Martínez López

Written By: Jim Mahoney, Zach Lewis, Sergio Pablos

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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69% Positive
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31% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
65
69% Positive
9 Reviews
31% Mixed
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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83
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.
By Matt Fowler FULL REVIEW
75
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.
By Matt Zoller Seitz FULL REVIEW

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Universal Acclaim Based on 371 User Ratings
8.5
91% Positive
337 Ratings
5% Mixed
17 Ratings
5% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 371 User Ratings
8.5
91% Positive
337 Ratings
5% Mixed
17 Ratings
5% Negative
17 Ratings

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Dimocracy
Jul 6, 2023
A cartoon that has become a classic for Christmas viewing. I like it much more than Home Alone or Die Hard.
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Bdger
Jan 19, 2023
My expectation wasn't that high before watching it. but it really blew me away in terms of excellent animation. also I really liked the art style, atmosphere in the scenes, story and and the characters. for me this is what a modern top notch 2d film look like.
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70
Nov 25, 2019
It’s awkward and weird, and yet all that awkwardness and weirdness give it personality and charm and a freewheeling, nonsensical quality that feels refreshing.
By Bilge Ebiri FULL REVIEW
70
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.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW
63
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.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 6, 2019
Solid first and third acts can’t disguise a so-so middle section stuffed with conventional story beats.
By Mike McCahill FULL REVIEW
50
Nov 5, 2019
What goodwill the movie does inspire owes more to the splendid visual world than to anything the story supplies.
By Peter Debruge FULL REVIEW
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10
BulgarianCritic
Jan 1, 2023
This is by far the best Christmas Animated movie that you can watch (and also one of my all time favorite animated movies). The entire movie is filled with so much kindness, hope and charm. Each character is just so well written and so much care was put in the entire movie. The Animation was just 10/10, it was fluid and very beautiful looking. The Humor was also pretty cheeky and great and I cannot recommend this movie enough times. It's a great Christmas Movie for all ages. 10/10
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JLuis_001
Dec 1, 2019
Simple premise but refreshing, pleasant and emotional. Unexpected surprise from Netflix.
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JordanLayton
Apr 28, 2020
This film about Santa's origin story frequently 1 dances on the line between heartwarming and cheesy. It's got two act 3 friend breakup scenes and some over-produced out of place pop music. The pleasingly chunky, lighting-focused animation style slightly redeems it, though, and in the field of animated Christmas movies, this definitely sits head and shoulders above most. Feel free to give it a try 11 months from now.
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JoeMoreno
Apr 25, 2021
I thought this movie could be one of my favorites, but just it's a simply story that falls on a cliché.
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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 promised much, and delivered... nothing.
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Production Company The SPA Studios, Atresmedia Cine, Netflix Animation, Sergio Pablos Animation Studios (AKA Animagic)
Release Date Nov 8, 2019
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating PG
Genres
Tagline Discover the friendship that launched a legend.
Website http://www.thespastudios.com/
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Awards

Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Annie Awards
• 7 Wins & 7 Nominations
World Soundtrack Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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