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  • Elf
  • Opened November 7, 2003 | Runtime:1 hr. 37 min.
  • PG
    Some Mild Rude Humor and Language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 7+. Read More
  • Adopted as a baby by one of Santa's elves (Bob Newhart), a man (Will Ferrell) leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York.
  • Cast: Will Ferrell, Ed Asner, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Bob Newhart
  • Director: Jon Favreau
  • Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Elf Recent Fan Reviews

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    Everyone will enjoy this movie

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    Will Ferell is a great actor for any age groups. He can do adult films like step brothers and semi pro,he can do teen films like taledega nights and then he can do kids like elf. Anyways this movie was funny for any age groups. This movie is rated G but I still laugh at the movie.Watch this movie and see what you think of this movie.

  • Must Go!

    Funniest Christmas movie ever!

    by Ariiman123

    This, and A Christmas Story are the two funniest Christmas movies out there!

  • Must Go!

    Buddy the Elf

    by Jack_Bauer_007

    This should always be remembered as one of the best Christmas movies . . . ever. I'm 16, I've seen it upwards of three times, and yet I still laugh constantly throughout it.

    Will Ferrell is at his best here-- a great cast, great writing, and hilarious execution. A definite 5 / 5.

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  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    The disarming comedic tone -- silly and novel in its lack of cynicism -- is...

  • 80
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    While the words "instant holiday classic" might be pushing it, Elf is at the...

  • 80
    Los Angeles Times | Kenneth Turan

    Directed by Jon Favreau from a script by David Berenbaum, Elf returns to the...

  • 75
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    This is one of those rare Christmas comedies that has a heart, a brain and a...

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