Elf
Movie
2003
PG
1 HOUR 37 MINS
Children
Holiday
Comedy
Fantasy
A human raised by elves at the North Pole travels to New York City to find his biological father, spreading Christmas cheer along the way.
Cast & Crew
Will Ferrell Buddy
James Caan Walter
Bob Newhart Papa Elf
Edward Asner Santa
Mary Steenburgen Emily
Zooey Deschanel Jovie
Daniel Tay Michael
Faizon Love Gimbel's manager
Peter Dinklage Miles Finch
Amy Sedaris Deb
Michael Lerner Fulton
Andy Richter Morris
Kyle Gass Eugene
Jon Favreau Doctor
Jon Favreau Director
David Berenbaum Writer
Jon Berg Producer
Todd Komarnicki Producer
Shauna Robertson Producer
Kent Alterman Executive Producer
Cale Boyter Executive Producer
Toby Emmerich Executive Producer
Jimmy Miller Executive Producer
Julie Wixson Darmody Executive Producer
Greg Gardiner Cinematography
Dan Lebental Film Editing
John Debney Original Music
Rusty Smith Production Designer
Kelvin Humenny Art Director
Johanne Hubert Set Decoration
Laura Jean Shannon Costume Design
Susie Farris Casting
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, December 5
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Friday, December 5
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Saturday, December 6
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Sunday, December 7
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Monday, December 8
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Monday, December 8
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Friday, December 12
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Friday, December 12
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Friday, December 12
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Saturday, December 13
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Saturday, December 13
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Saturday, December 13
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Sunday, December 14
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Sunday, December 14
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Monday, December 15
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Monday, December 15
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Tuesday, December 16
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Wednesday, December 17
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Friday, December 19
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Saturday, December 20
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Saturday, December 20
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Sunday, December 21
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Sunday, December 21
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
Monday, December 22
A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa's workshop to search for his family.
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