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2003 · 1h 37m · Comedy · Family · Fantasy
TMDB 6.7/10 (4,632 votes)
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
Box office $229M worldwide
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Cast & crew
Jon FavreauDirector
Will Ferrellas Buddy
James Caanas Walter
Bob Newhartas Papa Elf
Ed Asneras Santa
Mary Steenburgenas Emily
Zooey Deschanelas Jovie
Daniel Tayas Michael
Faizon Loveas Gimbels Manager
Peter Dinklageas Miles Finch
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Michael Lerneras Fulton
Andy Richteras Morris
Kyle Gassas Eugene
Artie Langeas Gimbels SantaCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.