Storyline
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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Cast & Crew

Will Ferrell
Buddy

James Caan
Walter

Bob Newhart
Papa Elf

Ed Asner
Santa

Mary Steenburgen
Emily

Zooey Deschanel
Jovie

Daniel Tay
Michael

Faizon Love
Gimbels Manager

Peter Dinklage
Miles Finch

Amy Sedaris
Deb

Michael Lerner
Fulton

Andy Richter
Morris
Frequently Asked Questions
Elf was released on November 7, 2003.
The runtime of Elf is 1h 37m.
Elf is a Comedy, Family, Fantasy movie.
Elf has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
Elf is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Elf was directed by Jon Favreau.
The main cast of Elf includes Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart.
Elf is originally in English.
