Elf is a 2003 American Christmas comedy film directed by Jon Favreau and written by David Berenbaum. It stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human raised by Santa's elves, who learns about his origins and heads to New York City to meet his biological father.

Nov 7, 2003 · Elf: Directed by Jon Favreau. With Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Edward Asner. 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.

Nov 7, 2023 · 'Elf', starring Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel, has become a Christmas staple. Here are some fun facts you probably didn't know about the movie, including who almost played Buddy, and all...

Elf (2003) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Jul 11, 2024 · Will Ferrell revealed during an interview on the “Messy” podcast (via IndieWire) that his late “ Elf ” co-star James Caan was not a fan of his performance as Buddy the Elf until he saw the...

Nov 7, 2018 · Fresh off of seven years on Saturday Night Live, Will Ferrell starred as the suspiciously tall, titular elf, Buddy, who learns he's actually a human and sets out on a quest to find his...

Dec 21, 2024 · Elf is one of the most popular Christmas movies ever, and yet Elf 2 never happened. Director Jon Favreau and actor Will Ferrell brought Elf to theaters in 2003, raking in $230 million worldwide on a budget of just $33 million.

Dec 1, 2024 · Will Ferrell will always have a special place in his heart for Elf. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the actor, 57, reacts to it being over two decades since the holiday film was released...

Dec 1, 2023 · After 20 years, Elf has entered the pantheon of great Christmas movies and owns the championship belt for best of the 21st century. Released in theaters on November 7, 2003, Elf depicts the...