2003 • PG • 1h 37m • English

Elf

ComedyFamilyFantasyFamily-friendlyLight and funnyRomantic

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.

Certified PG — fine to watch with family.

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WatchWise Score

65/100

★★★½☆

4,644 votes across 1 source

TMDB

6.7/10

Equals 67/100 · 4,644 votes

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· Middling scores: fine for a casual watch, not a must-see.

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Cast & crew

Jon Favreau