where to watch ELF
7.1/10 IMDb
85% Rotten Tomatoes

Where To Watch ELF

Elf is a heartwarming Christmas comedy that follows the journey of Buddy, a human raised by Santa’s elves at the North Pole. After discovering he is not actually an elf, Buddy travels to New York City to find his biological father and discover where he truly belongs. His childlike innocence, endless enthusiasm, and unusual elf habits create hilarious situations in the human world. Starring Will Ferrell, the film blends comedy with emotional family moments. Directed by Jon Favreau, Elf became one of the most beloved modern Christmas movies and a seasonal favorite worldwide.

  • Release Date: November 7, 2003
  • Director: Jon Favreau
  • Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
  • Duration: 1 hour 37 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Starring: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen
  • Box Office: $232 Million Worldwide
  • Where To Watch: Google Play, Amazon Prime Video

More details about ELF and where you can watch

Released in 2003, Elf tells the story of Buddy, a human who accidentally crawls into Santa’s toy sack as a baby and is raised at the North Pole by elves. As he grows up, Buddy realizes he is much bigger and different from the other elves. Santa reveals the truth about Buddy’s real father, Walter Hobbs, who lives in New York and is on the “naughty list.” Determined to find his family and spread Christmas cheer, Buddy travels to New York City. His cheerful personality and elf traditions clash hilariously with the busy city lifestyle. Through love, laughter, and holiday spirit, Buddy helps his father rediscover the true meaning of Christmas and brings joy to everyone around him.

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Did You Know

Many viewers are shocked to learn that Buddy’s famous spaghetti with maple syrup, chocolate, and candy” meal in Elf was actually eaten by Will Ferrell during filming—causing him severe headaches from sugar overload.