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Elf (2003)

Discover your inner elf.

★ 6.7/10 TMDBPG1h 37mComedyFamilyFantasy
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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.

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Elf Cast

  • Will Ferrell

    Will Ferrell

    as Buddy

  • James Caan

    James Caan

    as Walter

  • Bob Newhart

    Bob Newhart

    as Papa Elf

  • Ed Asner

    Ed Asner

    as Santa

  • Mary Steenburgen

    Mary Steenburgen

    as Emily

  • Zooey Deschanel

    Zooey Deschanel

    as Jovie

  • Daniel Tay

    Daniel Tay

    as Michael

  • Faizon Love

    Faizon Love

    as Gimbels Manager

  • Peter Dinklage

    Peter Dinklage

    as Miles Finch

  • Amy Sedaris

    Amy Sedaris

    as Deb

  • Michael Lerner

    Michael Lerner

    as Fulton

  • Andy Richter

    Andy Richter

    as Morris

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Where can I watch Elf?

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When was Elf released?

Elf came out on November 7, 2003.

Is Elf worth watching?

Elf holds a 6.7/10 average from 4,741 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.

How long is Elf?

Elf runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).

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