Fred Claus is a 2007 Christmas comedy film produced and directed by David Dobkin. The film stars Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti, marking their first time working together.

Plot

The movie begins a long time ago in Middle Age Europe with a woman giving birth to a baby. As the baby is born, the midwife comments on how its the fattest baby she's ever seen. Within a few minutes of his birth, the baby starts saying "Ho, ho, ho!". The woman, Mother Claus calls her other son, Fred, over to meet his new brother, who she has decided to name Nicholas. Mother Claus lovingly refers to the new baby as her little Saint Nick, while Fred promises to be the best big brother ever.