Elf(2003)
“Discover your inner elf.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jon Favreau
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$32M
Revenue
$229M
Cast
Will Ferrell
as Buddy
James Caan
as Walter
Bob Newhart
as Papa Elf
Ed Asner
as Santa
Mary Steenburgen
as Emily
Zooey Deschanel
as Jovie
Daniel Tay
as Michael
Faizon Love
as Gimbels Manager
Peter Dinklage
as Miles Finch
Amy Sedaris
as Deb
Michael Lerner
as Fulton
Andy Richter
as Morris
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$32M
Box Office
$229M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Guy Walks into a Bar Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elf?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Elf (2003).
What is Elf about?▼
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.
Who directed Elf?▼
Elf was directed by Jon Favreau and released in 2003. It is a comedy, family, fantasy film.
How long is Elf?▼
Elf has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Elf?▼
The cast of Elf includes Will Ferrell as Buddy, James Caan as Walter, Bob Newhart as Papa Elf, Ed Asner as Santa, Mary Steenburgen as Emily and more.
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