Elf (2003)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Elf
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +3 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video +1 | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, BINGE, Foxtel Now +2 | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max | Neon TV, Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Disney Plus, HBO Max | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +5 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Elf in 77 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Elf about?
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. Elf is a Comedy, Family, Fantasy movie, released on 2003-11-07, runtime 97 minutes.
Is Elf worth watching?
TMDB users rate Elf 6.7 out of 10 from 4,754 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Elf?
In the United States, Elf streams on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jon Favreau
Cast
- Will Ferrell as Buddy
- James Caan as Walter
- Bob Newhart as Papa Elf
- Ed Asner as Santa
- Mary Steenburgen as Emily
- Zooey Deschanel as Jovie
- Daniel Tay as Michael
- Faizon Love as Gimbels Manager
- Peter Dinklage as Miles Finch
- Amy Sedaris as Deb
- Michael Lerner as Fulton
- Andy Richter as Morris
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from Elf on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.