Elf 2003
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56 Reviews
34%
Gummy
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SplatWhen 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Buddy
as Walter
as Papa Elf
as Santa
as Emily
as Jovie
as Michael
as Gimbels Manager
as Miles Finch
as Deb
Director:
Writer:
David Berenbaum, Jon Favreau
Stars:
Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel, Daniel Tay, Faizon Love, Peter Dinklage, Amy Sedaris,
Genres:
Comedy,Family,Fantasy
Release Date:
2003 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Elf
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JF
Cast
as Buddy
as Walter
as Papa Elf
as Santa
as Emily
as Jovie
as Michael
as Gimbels Manager
as Miles Finch
as Deb
as Fulton
as Morris
as Eugene
as Gimbels Santa
as Leon the Snowman (voice)
as Polar Bear Cub (voice)
as NY 1 Reporter
as NY 1 Anchor
as Security Guard
as Security Guard
as Doctor / Mr. Narwhal (voice)
as Carolyn
as Nun
as Elf Student
as Elf Student
as Elf
as Elf
as Disgruntled Cobbler Elf
as Elf Twin
as Elf Twin
as Elf Teacher
as Pom Pom
as Foom Foom
as Perfume Clerk
as Printer
as Office Co-Worker
as Office Co-Worker
as Office Co-Worker
as Francisco
as Nurse
as Man in Elevator
as Mailroom Guy
as Chuck
as Kid with Santa
as Matt Walsh
as Witness
as Witness
as Child
as Police Officer
as Biker
as School Kid
as School Kid
as Susan Welles
as Ming Ming (uncredited)
as Passerby (uncredited)
as Radioman (uncredited)
as Orange Elf (uncredited)
as Buddy's Belch (voice) (uncredited)
as Child (uncredited)
as Gimbels Elf (uncredited)
as Extra in crowd (uncredited)
as Passerby (uncredited)
as Store Owner (uncredited)
as Ice skater (uncredited)
as Young Buddy (uncredited)
as Child
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