Elf (2003)
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.
Directed by Jon Favreau
Starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart
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6 recommendations
- @nostalgia90s7.8/10Hulu · 2mo ago
“It's got heart, humor, and genuine chemistry that makes it worth rewatching every Christmas season.”
- @SoSmooth198210.0/103y ago
“In my opinion this is the best Christmas movie ever made. Its so hilarious that you laugh throughout. If you havent seen this, i highly suggest that you do.”
- @Geronimo19677.0/104y ago
“Whilst delivering toys to an orphanage, a curious baby crawls into Santa's sack. Back at the North Pole shortly after, this young lad makes his presence felt, is named "Buddy" and put in the care of "Papa Elf" (Bob Newhart).”
- @Wuchak7.0/106y ago
“_Destined to be played on TV every Christmas the rest of your life_ Released in 2003 and directed by Jon Favreau, "Elf" is a Christmas dramedy/fantasy starring Will Farrell as an orphaned infant who stows away on Santa Claus' sleigh and isn't discovered until he's at the North Pole, where he's adopt…”