What is Klaus about?
A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker deliver heartwarming joy to a cold town.
Uplifting and cozy, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Netflix.
Klaus parents guide
No swearing and nothing scary, about what a PG should carry.
Rated PG, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine for any age.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- No gore
- Violence
- No real violence
- Sex and nudity
- None noted
- Language
- None noted
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Cast and crew
Directed bySergio Pablos
StarringJason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Joan Cusack, Norm Macdonald, Will Sasso
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Klaus is on our Christmas, Gentle, Feel-good, Cozy and Kids under 10 lists.
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