Movie details

Elf

Name: Elf
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2003-11-07
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Mary Steenburgen

Discover your inner elf.

2003 1h 37m 6.7 rated 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.

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Starring

Will Ferrell Buddy

James Caan Walter

Bob Newhart Papa Elf

Ed Asner Santa

Mary Steenburgen Emily

Zooey Deschanel Jovie

Made by

Director

Jon Favreau

Studios

New Line Cinema, Guy Walks into a Bar Productions

Release

2003-11-07

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Elf is a 2003 movie in the Comedy, Family, Fantasy space directed by Jon Favreau and starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.