Klaus

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Klaus

PG

Released Nov 8, 2019

1h 38m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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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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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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Kris S

Phenomenal movie - This should be considered one of the true Christmas classics. I am extremely appreciative that Netflix granted the theater permission to play it. I also pray that this movie is made available on disc someday - it truly deserves to be seen everywhere Christmas is celebrated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Mariana C

Filme simplesmente perfeito, a sua animação é única e maravilhosa, toda a forma natural e fluída que ele mostra a pureza e o real espírito do natal é incrível, Klaus me tocou de um jeito que a muito tempo nenhum outro filme me tocou, é um clássico nato, necessitamos de mais filmes com essa animação netflix!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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VIKARN V

Best Christmast animation. Just go watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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Jay G

A beautiful, hilarious movie that is also deeply moving - especially for parents, who are once again getting to experience the Christmas magic of grace and generosity through the eyes of their children. This movie is perfect, and for the last few years one of the reasons I've looked forward to December is having the opportunity to watch it again. Gather your family, grab some tissues, and feel Christmas the way the holiday was meant to be felt.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Mariah V

Beautiful story, just loved it, laughed, cried, smiled. My heart is touched. This is now one of my favorite Christmas movies. Going to tell everyone they need to watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Arianna C

The best animation. The music, the scenes, tre drawings, the story: all they are the top of the tops. I wish all the animation films had the same quality. This is a MASTERPIECE.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Jesper

J.K. Simmons

Klaus

Rashida Jones

Alva

Will Sasso

Mr. Ellingboe

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Synopsis

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

Director: Sergio Pablos
Producer: Jinko Gotoh, Sergio Pablos, Matthew Teevan, Mercedes Gamero, Mikel Lejarza, Gustavo Ferrada
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
Runtime: 1h 38m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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