Elf
Discover your inner elf.
20031h 37m6.7(4,632 votes)
ComedyFamilyFantasy
Synopsis
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…
Elf (2003) is a comedy, family, and fantasy film directed by Jon Favreau. It stars Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Bob Newhart. The film runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 4,632 votes.
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Director
Cast
Will Ferrell
Buddy
James Caan
Walter
Bob Newhart
Papa Elf
Ed Asner
Santa
Mary Steenburgen
Emily
Zooey Deschanel
Jovie
Daniel Tay
Michael
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Who stars in Elf?
Elf stars Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, and Ed Asner, and was directed by Jon Favreau.
How long is Elf?
Elf has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes.
When did Elf come out?
Elf was released in 2003.
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Elf is a comedy, family, and fantasy film.
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Elf holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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