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The Claus Family

Original title: De Familie Claus
  • 2020
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
3.3K
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Jan Decleir, Renée Soutendijk, Bracha van Doesburgh, and Mo Bakker in The Claus Family (2020)
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ComedyFamilyFantasy

After discovering his grandfather is Santa Claus, Jules has to help him deliver his presents all around the world. But Jules' hatred for Christmas might make that more difficult than Santa t... Read allAfter discovering his grandfather is Santa Claus, Jules has to help him deliver his presents all around the world. But Jules' hatred for Christmas might make that more difficult than Santa thought.After discovering his grandfather is Santa Claus, Jules has to help him deliver his presents all around the world. But Jules' hatred for Christmas might make that more difficult than Santa thought.

  • Director
    • Matthias Temmermans
  • Writers
    • Ruben Vandenborre
    • Elke de Gezelle
    • Matthias Temmermans
  • Stars
    • Jan Decleir
    • Mo Bakker
    • Bracha van Doesburgh
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    3.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Matthias Temmermans
    • Writers
      • Ruben Vandenborre
      • Elke de Gezelle
      • Matthias Temmermans
    • Stars
      • Jan Decleir
      • Mo Bakker
      • Bracha van Doesburgh
    • 23User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Photos31

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    Jan Decleir
    Jan Decleir
    • Noël Claus
    Mo Bakker
    Mo Bakker
    • Jules Claus
    Bracha van Doesburgh
    Bracha van Doesburgh
    • Suzanne…
    Renée Soutendijk
    Renée Soutendijk
    • Oma
    Amber Metdepenningen
    • Noor
    Stefaan Degand
    Stefaan Degand
    • Holger
    Eva Van der Gucht
    Eva Van der Gucht
    • Gunna
    • (as Eva van der Gucht)
    Janne Desmet
    • Assa
    Josje Huisman
    • Ikka
    Wim Willaert
    Wim Willaert
    • Stef
    Pommelien Thijs
    • Ella
    Rashif El Kaoui
    • Farid
    Sien Eggers
    Sien Eggers
    • Jet
    Carly Wijs
    Carly Wijs
    • Jantien
    Bert Haelvoet
    Bert Haelvoet
    • Papa Claus
    Frances Lefebure
    Frances Lefebure
    • Customer
    Boris Van Severen
    Boris Van Severen
    • Customer
    Tom De Beckker
    Tom De Beckker
    • Thief
    • Director
      • Matthias Temmermans
    • Writers
      • Ruben Vandenborre
      • Elke de Gezelle
      • Matthias Temmermans
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews23

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    7rinze_anne

    Nice and warm Christmas movie with John Williamsque soundtrack

    For a Dutch/Belgian production I found it a nice and warm Christmas movie.

    The acting isn't special as well as the storyline.

    But what stood really out was the surprisingly pleasantsoundtrack by the young and talented German composer Anne Kathrin Dern. It was very much reminding me of John Williams his music for Harry Potter and Home Alone, although it lacks thematic material to be in our collective memory.
    5Calicodreamin

    Cute enough

    This film has all the right pieces of a Christmas movie, annoying kid learns a heartfelt message, but it's bland. The characters are expected and the budget obviously low. But, it's an easy watch.
    6Cheryldover

    Cheesy but easy

    If you're looking for a Christmas movie with all the polish of Hollywood then this may not be for you.

    If you're listening to the dubbed English version then you'll find the voice acting falls a little flat sometimes. The storyline is cute, the backdrop and the settings along with the music are very cute but the story and execution is a little weak.

    It hits all the expected plot points you'd look for in a Christmas movie (Family, reluctance and redemption) but it feels forced.

    However it is easy to watch and a good bit of cheesy magic to pass the time during the festive season.
    7lnauwelaerts

    Enjoyable, predictable XMas movie

    This is a typical family XMas movie, especially for families with younger children. Beautifully made (lighting, photography, sets,...), but very predictable. Let's say it fits the Season. 😊
    7calle-p

    I've seen better

    Enjoyable but not waaaaw, I've seen better! To predictable and mediocre. The settings are nice and even my hometown was used. Merry Xmas everyone!

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    • Trivia
      In the painting gallery, it is revealed that Jules' grandfather's first name is Noël, which means Christmas in French.
    • Goofs
      When the mother is hanging up her cell phone, in the next shot at grandma's house you hear a fixed phone being hung up. That is not possible with a cell phone.
    • Connections
      Followed by The Claus Family 2 (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Jingle Bells
      Written by James Pierpont
      Performed by Geoff Gascoyne (as Geoffrey Gascoyne)
      Published by KPM
      Licensed courtesy of KPM Music

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Belgium
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Language
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • De Familie Claus
    • Filming locations
      • Bonifacius Bridge, Bruges, Flanders, Belgium(bridge on the way to grandfather's house)
    • Production company
      • Dingie
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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