Elf
- Comedy
- Family
- Fantasy
When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.
Elf is a 2003 comedy-fantasy film about Buddy, a human raised as an elf at the North Pole, who travels to Manhattan to find his real father. This heartwarming family favorite has become a holiday classic since its November 2003 release and is widely available on major streaming and rental platforms.
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Will FerrellBuddy
James CaanWalter
Bob NewhartPapa Elf
Ed AsnerSanta
Mary SteenburgenEmily
Zooey DeschanelJovie
Daniel TayMichael
Faizon LoveGimbels Manager
Peter DinklageMiles Finch
Amy SedarisDeb
Michael LernerFulton
Andy RichterMorris
Kyle GassEugene
Artie LangeGimbels Santa
Leon RedboneLeon the Snowman (voice)
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Related & spin-offs
Other titles fans of Elf tend to follow.
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Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of MouseConfirmed2001
Merry Christmas, Drake & JoshConfirmed2008
The Year Without a Santa ClausConfirmed1974
Elf — frequently asked
When was Elf released?
Elf was released on November 7, 2003.
What is Elf about?
The film follows Buddy, a human accidentally raised as an elf by Santa's helpers at the North Pole, who grows up and travels to New York City to find his biological father and discover where he truly belongs.
What genre is Elf?
Elf is a comedy-fantasy film with strong family appeal, blending humor with heartfelt holiday themes.
Where can I watch Elf?
Elf is available on multiple streaming services and digital rental platforms; availability varies by region and changes seasonally, so check your preferred streaming app for current options.
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