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Elf (2003)

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This holiday, discover your inner elf.

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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Jon Favreau
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    Buddy Will Ferrell
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    Walter James Caan
  • Profile picture of Bob Newhart
    Papa Elf Bob Newhart
  • Profile picture of Ed Asner
    Santa Ed Asner
  • Profile picture of Mary Steenburgen
    Emily Mary Steenburgen
  • Profile picture of Zooey Deschanel
    Jovie Zooey Deschanel
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    Michael Daniel Tay
  • Profile picture of Faizon Love
    Gimbels Manager Faizon Love

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