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Elf

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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, 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, Edward Asner, and Bob Newhart appear in supporting roles.

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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

Amy Sedarisas Deb

Michael Lerneras Fulton

Andy Richteras Morris

Kyle Gassas Eugene

Artie Langeas Gimbels Santa