Klaus

PG

Released Nov 8, 2019

1 hr. 38 min.

Kids & Family

Holiday

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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79 Reviews

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2,500+ Ratings

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A desperate postman accidentally brings about the genesis of Santa Claus.

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Critics Consensus

Beautiful hand-drawn animation and a humorous, heartwarming narrative make Klaus an instant candidate for holiday classic status.

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Stefan A

Great Christmas movie with an amazing story and beautiful animation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/23/24

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Priyo W

Absolutely beautiful , such a heartwarming story , i just can't describe of how well done this movie is made , it feels warm the plot the characters are well written i know for a fact that Sergio pablos work really hard or directing this amazing movie well done!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Eleonoor

Klaus is possibly the most lovely Christmas movie ever made. The humour, the music beats, the heartwarming message, it is a perfect Christmas movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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isa d

What's left to say? It's THE perfect Christmas movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/02/24

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Alexander S

This is my favorite Christmas movie. The animation is beautiful, and for an animated family movie, it's quite deep. I've rewatched it several times and the ending makes me tear up every time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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Daniel B

Klaus is one of my go-to Christmas movies. Its a beautifully crafted story surrounding the origin of Christmas. It's story is engaging, heartwarming and really elevates the mood you want around the festive season. The movie has a superb pacing that makes it feel shorter than it is which works in its favour. It never wastes your time, it introduces interesting characters that grow on you throughout. It's one of Netflixs best animated movies. I'll love to see them expand this formula in the future with new movies.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/24

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Sergio Pablos

Director

Jason Schwartzman

Jesper

J.K. Simmons

Klaus

Rashida Jones

Alva

Will Sasso

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Sergio Pablos

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

The wonderful Rashida Jones voices a teacher who could become a love interest for Jesper. And any movie that casts Norm Macdonald as a cynical boat captain who sounds exactly like Norm MacDdnald is all right by me.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 3, 2019

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

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.

Nov 25, 2019

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Ashlie D. Stevens

Salon.com

Though there are some narrative blips in Klaus born out of a premise that is maybe just a little too complex for a 97-minute film, the movie is absolutely beautiful.

Nov 18, 2019

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Charlotte Harrison

Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies

A beautiful animation with a unique spin on the origin of many of our beloved Christmas traditions.

Jan 11, 2024

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Nicolas Soto

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

The acts of kindness that [Klaus] talks about are just as important as everything else. I’ll surely make it a tradition to watch this film on Christmas Day.

Rated: 10/10

Jan 22, 2023

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

It has a splendid animation that serves as a background to rewrite the myth of Santa Claus with some nice characters that reach their most emotional point in their Christmas portrait of kindness and the value of selfless acts. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Dec 24, 2022

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Synopsis

A desperate postman accidentally brings about the genesis of Santa Claus.

Director: Sergio Pablos
Screenwriter: Sergio Pablos, Zach Lewis, Jim Mahoney
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: The SPA Studios, Atresmedia Cine
Rating: PG (Rude Humor and Mild Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 8, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 15, 2019
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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