Fred Claus

  • Theatrical - Wide 2007-11-09
Box Office Gross: $97,800,000
Running Time: 115 minutes
Language: English
Production Company: Jessie Nelson Productions, Silver Pictures, David Dobkin Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

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Synopsis

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... See more Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.

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