Klaus (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2019, Klaus is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Sergio Pablos, running about 96 minutes. “Welcome to the jingle” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Jesper distinguishes himself as the Postal Academy's worst student, he is sent to Smeerensburg, a small village located on an icy island above the Arctic Circle, where grumpy inhabitants barely exchange words, let alone letters. Jesper is about to give up and abandon his duty as a postman when he meets local teacher Alva and Klaus, a mysterious carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys.
Who’s in it. Klaus stars Jason Schwartzman as Jesper (voice), J.K. Simmons as Klaus (voice), Rashida Jones as Alva (voice) and Joan Cusack as Mrs. Krum (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Klaus sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Klaus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Klaus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Klaus (2019)?
- In US, Klaus is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Klaus worth watching?
- Klaus holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Klaus?
- Klaus stars Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Joan Cusack and Norm Macdonald.
- When was Klaus released?
- Klaus was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.