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Elfe

Original title: Elf
  • 2003
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
309K
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Elfe (2003)
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.
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Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christ... Read allRaised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.

  • Director
    • Jon Favreau
  • Writer
    • David Berenbaum
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • James Caan
    • Bob Newhart
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    309K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,691
    757
    • Director
      • Jon Favreau
    • Writer
      • David Berenbaum
    • Stars
      • Will Ferrell
      • James Caan
      • Bob Newhart
    • 651User reviews
    • 147Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations

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    Photos82

    James Caan, Will Ferrell, and Amy Sedaris in Elfe (2003)
    Will Ferrell and Bob Newhart in Elfe (2003)
    Will Ferrell in Elfe (2003)
    Will Ferrell, Kristian Ayre, Peter Billingsley, Meghan Black, Daevyd Avalon, Patrick Baynham, Graeme Duffy, and Reginald Colin Rowley in Elfe (2003)
    Will Ferrell in Elfe (2003)
    Will Ferrell and Daniel Tay in Elfe (2003)
    Will Ferrell in Elfe (2003)
    Will Ferrell in Elfe (2003)
    Will Ferrell in Elfe (2003)
    Will Ferrell in Elfe (2003)
    James Caan and Will Ferrell in Elfe (2003)
    Edward Asner, Peter Billingsley, and Bob Newhart in Elfe (2003)

    Top cast

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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Buddy
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Walter Hobbs
    Bob Newhart
    Bob Newhart
    • Papa Elf
    Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel
    • Jovie
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Santa
    Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen
    • Emily Hobbs
    Daniel Tay
    • Michael
    Faizon Love
    Faizon Love
    • Gimbel's Manager
    Peter Dinklage
    Peter Dinklage
    • Miles Finch
    Amy Sedaris
    Amy Sedaris
    • Deb
    Michael Lerner
    Michael Lerner
    • Fulton
    Andy Richter
    Andy Richter
    • Morris
    Kyle Gass
    Kyle Gass
    • Eugene
    Artie Lange
    Artie Lange
    • Gimbel's Santa
    Leon Redbone
    Leon Redbone
    • Leon the Snowman
    • (voice)
    Ray Harryhausen
    Ray Harryhausen
    • Polar Bear Cub
    • (voice)
    Claire Lautier
    Claire Lautier
    • News Reporter Charlotte Denon
    Ted Friend
    Ted Friend
    • NY 1 Anchor
    • Director
      • Jon Favreau
    • Writer
      • David Berenbaum
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Several minor traffic accidents occurred when Will Ferrell walked through the Lincoln Tunnel in his costume, because people were so surprised (and distracted from their driving) to see him wearing an elf outfit.
    • Goofs
      When Buddy chases Michael down the street from the school, a crew member in a yellow hat can be seen trying to duck back behind a doorway of a house on the street.
    • Quotes

      Buddy: [thinking Miles is an elf] Did you have to borrow a reindeer to get down here?

      Miles Finch: Hey, jackweed, I get more action in a week than you've had in your entire life. I've got houses in L.A., Paris and Vail. In each one, a 70 inch plasma screen. So I suggest you wipe that stupid smile off your face before I come over there and SMACK it off! You feeling strong, my friend? Call me elf one more time.

      Buddy: [after a pause] He's an angry elf.

      [Miles promptly attacks him]

    • Crazy credits
      Leon the Snowman closes out the movie by saluting and winking at the camera followed by an iris out.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: James Caan/David Cross/Greg Behrendt (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Pennies From Heaven
      (1936)
      Music by Arthur Johnston
      Lyrics by Johnny Burke
      Performed by Louis Prima
      Courtesy of Capitol Records
      Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

    User reviews651

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    Featured review
    A Wonderful Christmas Movie! Absolutely Worth Seeing!
    Elf (2003)

    I sure wish they would have released this movie in December, it would have given it an even Christmas-ier spirit to it all. Elf was a hilarious movie about a guy named Buddy (Will Ferrel), who was raised by elves at the North Pole. He then discovers he isn't an elf, and travels to New York city to find his real father (James Caan). It turns out his that Buddy has a stepbrother and a stepmother (Mary Steenburghen). While there, he meets Jovie (Zooey Deschanel) at a store there, and falls in love. This movie is all about Christmas spirit and is wonderful and enjoyable. It's a great family movie. You should take you ands your family to it during the holiday season. This will be one of those Christmas movies that I will be able to watch over and over. I give Elf a 10/10.
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    • Nov 12, 2003

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    • How did the elves know that the baby's name was Buddy?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 2003 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Elf
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Guy Walks into a Bar Productions
      • Gold/Miller Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $33,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $178,053,220
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $32,100,000
      • Nov 9, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $228,497,525
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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