Elf (2003)

Name: Elf
Director: Jon Favreau
Released: 2003-11-07
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner

Comedy Family Fantasy

Director: Jon Favreau

Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner

Runtime97 min

RatingPG

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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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With its unique blend of holiday cheer, slapstick comedy, and heartwarming family themes, Elf directed by Jon Favreau in 2003 is a standout seasonal delight. Will Ferrell's endearing performance as the enthusiastic elf-turned-human Buddy shines, making this film a must-see for fans of his comedic talents as well as anyone looking for an endlessly quotable and joyful holiday classic.

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Elf is a 2003 American Christmas comedy film directed by Jon Favreau and written by David Berenbaum. It stars Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf, a human raised by Santa's elves, who learns about his origins and heads to New York City to meet his biological father. James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Asner and Bob Newhart appear in supporting roles.