Directed by Sergio Pablos (
Despicable Me),
Klaus is an original animated film that's now available to stream on Netflix — as of today (November 15th). It's a Christmas movie which essentially tells a grounded origin story for Santa Claus.
The film follows a failed postal trainee named Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) who is stationed on a frozen island above the Arctic Circle — which is considered to be the unhappiest place on Earth. Locals are unlikely to exchange words let alone letters. As Jesper's about to give up, he finds an ally in local teacher Alva (Rashida Jones), and discovers Klaus (J.K. Simmons).
Klaus is a mysterious carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys. The unlikely friendships return happiness to Smeerensburg, forging a new legacy of generous neighbors, magical lore and stockings hung by the chimney with care. As well as those mentioned above, the cast also includes Joan Cusack, Will Sasso and Norm Macdonald.
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 holiday comedy directed by Despicable Me co-creator Sergio Pablos, KLAUS co-stars Joan Cusack, Will Sasso and Norm Macdonald.
Klaus is now available to stream on Netflix.
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