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Elf (2003)

Discover your inner elf.

  • Nov 7, 2003
  • 1h 37m
  • PG

6.7/10

TMDB user score
4,751 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Elf is a 2003 comedy and family film directed by Jon Favreau. Its leading cast includes Will Ferrell, James Caan and Bob Newhart. It runs for 1 hour 37 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 37 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.7/10 from 4,751 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

4K Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Will Ferrell Buddy
  • James Caan Walter
  • Bob Newhart Papa Elf
  • Ed Asner Santa
  • Mary Steenburgen Emily
  • Zooey Deschanel Jovie
  • Daniel Tay Michael
  • Faizon Love Gimbels Manager
  • Peter Dinklage Miles Finch
  • Amy Sedaris Deb
  • Michael Lerner Fulton
  • Andy Richter Morris
  • Kyle Gass Eugene
  • Artie Lange Gimbels Santa
  • Leon Redbone Leon the Snowman (voice)
  • Ray Harryhausen Polar Bear Cub (voice)
  • Claire Lautier NY 1 Reporter
  • Ted Friend NY 1 Anchor

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