Elf (2003)
Movie 1h 37m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, blow my mind, family night
Elf is a comedy, family and fantasy movie from 2003. It is directed by Jon Favreau. The cast includes Andy Richter, Mary Steenburgen and Amy Sedaris. The running time is 1h 37m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
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 workaholic.
Where to watch Elf
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Cast & crew
- Jon FavreauDirector
- Andy Richteras Morris
- Mary Steenburgenas Emily
- Amy Sedarisas Deb
- Peter Dinklageas Miles Finch
- Zooey Deschanelas Jovie
- Faizon Loveas Gimbels Manager
- James Caanas Walter
- Will Ferrellas Buddy
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Questions about Elf
- What genre is Elf?
- Elf is categorised as Comedy, Family, Fantasy.
- Who stars in Elf?
- Andy Richter, Mary Steenburgen, Amy Sedaris, Peter Dinklage, Zooey Deschanel appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Elf?
- Jon Favreau directed Elf.
- How long is Elf?
- Elf runs for 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- Is Elf worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Elf?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
