Elf stars Will Ferrell (Buddy), James Caan (Walter), Bob Newhart (Papa Elf), Ed Asner (Santa), Mary Steenburgen (Emily). The film was directed by Jon Favreau.

Elf has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated PG.

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Elf holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Comedy, Family, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Elf (2003) Movie | TasteRay

Name: Elf
Director: Jon Favreau
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Released: 2003-01-01
Duration: PT1h 37mM
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Mary Steenburgen

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Elf

PG1h 37m2003Jon Favreau

IMDb: 7.1/10Rotten: 85%Metacritic: 66/100

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"Discover your inner elf."

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.

ComedyFamilyFantasyAdventure

ElvesDwarfHolidayAdoptionSanta ClausSarcasmLooking For Birth ParentsRomanceFish Out Of WaterOrphan

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