Top billed cast

1. 

   Will Ferrell

   Buddy

2. 

   James Caan

   Walter

3. 

   Bob Newhart

   Papa Elf

4. 

   Ed Asner

   Santa

5. 

   Mary Steenburgen

   Emily

6. 

   Zooey Deschanel

   Jovie

7. 

   Daniel Tay

   Michael

8. 

   Faizon Love

   Gimbels Manager

9. 

   Peter Dinklage

   Miles Finch

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Reviews

A review by Peter McGinn

Written by Peter McGinn on 2020-08-18

Okay, this is a fun movie, what I consider to be one of those classic Christmas movies I am willing to watch every year. And for me, that is a fairly short list, such as A Christmas Story and the ubiquitous It’s a Wonderful Life. (Interestingly, Peter Billingsley, who plays the lead Ralphie role in A Christmas Story, has an adult role in Elf.)

The script goes over the top a bit sometimes, resulting in cringeworthy moments for me, but it is harmless and easily forgiven. There is wit, pathos and sight gags galore. I like the chemistry between Will Farrell and Zooey, and it is a treat to hav...read the rest

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4. The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two64%
5. How the Grinch Stole Christmas67%
6. Candy Cane Lane59%
7. A Boy Called Christmas72%
8. The Christmas Chronicles72%
9. Dashing Through the Snow60%
10. Family Switch63%
11. Santa Claus: The Movie63%
12. Beethoven's Christmas Adventure60%
13. Dear Santa62%
14. Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse69%
15. Red One69%
16. Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh73%
17. The Year Without a Santa Claus71%
18. That Christmas71%
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20. A Christmas Story72%

Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$32,000,000.00

Revenue
$228,500,000.00

Keywords

• elves
• dwarf
• holiday
• adoption
• santa claus
• sarcasm
• looking for birth parents
• romance
• fish out of water
• orphan
• north pole
• christmas spirit
• christmas
• workshop
• father son relationship
• hilarious
• whimsical
• cheerful