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Elf

Elf

Nov 7, 2003
97 min
ComedyFamilyFantasy
6.7/ 10
4,291 votes

Overview

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.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
6.7/10
4,291 votes
IMDB
7.1/10
332,944 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
66/100
Metascore

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$32,000,000Production cost
Box Office$228,500,000Worldwide gross
Profit$196,500,000Profitable
ROI
+614.1%Return on investment
US Box Office$178,053,220Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

2 wins & 8 nominations total

Details

Production information

"This holiday, discover your inner elf."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$32,000,000

Revenue

$228,500,000

Production Companies

New Line CinemaGuy Walks into a Bar Productions

Cast & Crew

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Latest News

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Review: In ‘Elf’ on Broadway, Buddy Lands on the Very, Very Nice List - The New York Times

The New York Times

Review: In ‘Elf’ on Broadway, Buddy Lands on the Very, Very Nice List  The New York Times

'Elf The Musical' review — have a holly jolly time on Broadway - New York Theatre Guide

New York Theatre Guide

'Elf The Musical' review — have a holly jolly time on Broadway  New York Theatre Guide

Elf Summary, Latest News, Trailer, Cast, Where to Watch and More - Screen Rant

Screen Rant

Elf Summary, Latest News, Trailer, Cast, Where to Watch and More  Screen Rant

Elf (2003) review — Will Ferrell batters us into joyous submission - The Times

The Times

Elf (2003) review — Will Ferrell batters us into joyous submission  The Times

Elf review – Will Ferrell is still Santa’s biggest helper in Christmas comedy favourite - The Guardian

The Guardian

Elf review – Will Ferrell is still Santa’s biggest helper in Christmas comedy favourite  The Guardian

REVIEW: “Elf” (2003) - Keith & the Movies

Keith & the Movies

REVIEW: “Elf” (2003)  Keith & the Movies

Elf (4K UHD Review) - The Digital Bits

The Digital Bits

Elf (4K UHD Review)  The Digital Bits

Age Rating Of Elf: Parents Guide (7 Big Things) - No-Guilt Fangirl

No-Guilt Fangirl

Age Rating Of Elf: Parents Guide (7 Big Things)  No-Guilt Fangirl

Elf (2003) Review - The Film Magazine

The Film Magazine

Elf (2003) Review  The Film Magazine

‘Elf’ just isn’t for me | News, Sports, Jobs - The Express - lockhaven.com

lockhaven.com

‘Elf’ just isn’t for me | News, Sports, Jobs - The Express  lockhaven.com

‘Elf’: THR’s 2003 Review - The Hollywood Reporter

The Hollywood Reporter

‘Elf’: THR’s 2003 Review  The Hollywood Reporter

REVIEW: ‘Elf: The Musical,’ is cute despite being oversimplified - The Daily Nebraskan

The Daily Nebraskan

REVIEW: ‘Elf: The Musical,’ is cute despite being oversimplified  The Daily Nebraskan

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