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Elf

PG20031h 37mJon Favreau
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 66

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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.

ComedyFamilyFantasy
ElvesDwarfHolidayAdoptionSanta ClausSarcasmLooking For Birth ParentsRomanceFish Out Of WaterOrphan

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elf (2003) 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 stars in Elf?

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.

How long is Elf?

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

Is Elf worth watching?

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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