Klaus is a 2019 English-language Animation Adventure film directed by Sergio Pablos and produced by Jinko Gotoh, Sergio Pablos, Marisa Roman, Matthew Teevan, Mercedes Gamero, Mikel Lejarza Ortiz, Gustavo Ferrada and Romila Parsekar under the banner of Sergio Pablos Animation Studios in collaboration with Atresmedia Cine. When Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) distinguishes himself as the postal academy's worst student, he is stationed on a frozen island above the Arctic Circle, where the feuding locals hardly exchange words let alone letters. Jesper is about to give up when he finds an ally in local teacher Alva (Rashida Jones), and discovers Klaus (Oscar® winner J.K. Simmons), a mysterious carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys. These unlikely friendships return laughter to Smeerensburg, forging a new legacy of generous neighbors, magical lore and stockings hung by the chimney with care. An animated Christmas comedy directed by Despicable Me co-creator Sergio Pablos, KLAUS co-stars Rashida Jones, Jason Schwartzman and JK Simmons. Written by Netflix. Klaus stars Jason Schwartzman in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including J. K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Will Sasso, Neda Margrethe Labba, Sergio Pablos and Norm Macdonald. The screenplay is written by Sergio Pablos, Jim Mahoney and Zach Lewis. The music was composed by Alfonso G. Aguilar. Editing was done by Pablo Garcia Revert. The film has a running time of 97 minutes. It was released on 15th November 2019 in English and Northern Sami languages. and it received positive reviews from critics when it was released. Klaus was made on a budget of $40 million. Distribution rights for the motion picture were acquired by Netflix.