Monday Morning Maybe

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Fred Claus

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2007 | 115 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Miracle on 34th Street or Little Miss Sunshine, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $98 million worldwide on a $100 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 129K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Dobkin

  • Vince VaughnFred Claus
  • Paul GiamattiNick (Santa) Claus
  • John Michael HigginsWillie
  • Miranda RichardsonAnnette Claus
  • Rachel WeiszWanda Blinkowski
  • Kathy BatesMother Claus
  • Trevor PeacockPapa Claus
  • LudacrisDJ Donnie
  • Elizabeth BanksCharlene
  • Jeremy SwiftBob Elf