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Klaus

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® 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. An animated Christmas comedy directed by Despicable Me co-creator Sergio Pablos, KLAUS co-stars Rashida Jones, Jason Schwartzman and JK Simmons. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Animation, Adventure, Comedy), release year 2019, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Klaus

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® 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. An animated Christmas comedy directed by Despicable Me co-creator Sergio Pablos, KLAUS co-stars Rashida Jones, Jason Schwartzman and JK Simmons.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Animation, Adventure, Comedy), release year 2019, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2019
  • Released 15 Nov 2019
  • Runtime 96 minutes
  • Content rating PG
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.2/10 from 232,782 votes
  • Metascore 65/100
  • Genres Animation, Adventure, Comedy
  • Languages English, Saami
  • Countries Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Austria, Canada, France

Cast

Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones

Direction and writing

Directed by: Sergio Pablos, Carlos Martínez López

Written by: Sergio Pablos, Jim Mahoney, Zach Lewis

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 26 nominations total

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