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Elf

9th October 2003
1h 37m
Jon Favreau
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Elf is a Comedy Family film released on 9th October 2003; Jon Favreau directed the film which stars Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, and James Caan. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $141,398,518 on its budget.

Plot

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 publisher.

Cast (66)

Will Ferrell's profile
Will Ferrell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Zooey Deschanel's profile
Zooey Deschanel
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 22
James Caan's profile
James Caan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Peter Dinklage's profile
Peter Dinklage
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Mary Steenburgen's profile
Mary Steenburgen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Ed Asner's profile
Ed Asner Santa Claus
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 73
Michael Lerner's profile
Michael Lerner
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 61
Matt Walsh's profile
Matt Walsh
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Maurice LaMarche's profile
Maurice LaMarche
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Andy Richter's profile
Andy Richter
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Amy Sedaris's profile
Amy Sedaris
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Brenda Crichlow's profile
Brenda Crichlow
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Faizon Love's profile
Faizon Love
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Kyle Gass's profile
Kyle Gass
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Mary Black's profile
Mary Black
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 67
Mark Acheson's profile
Mark Acheson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Bob Newhart's profile
Bob Newhart
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 73
Joe Ranft's profile
Joe Ranft
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
John Murray's profile
John Murray
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Ray Harryhausen's profile
Ray Harryhausen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 82
Will McCormack's profile
Will McCormack
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Peter Billingsley's profile
Peter Billingsley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Ted Friend's profile
Ted Friend
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Michael Roberds's profile
Michael Roberds
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Artie Lange's profile
Artie Lange
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Dal McKennon's profile
Dal McKennon
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 83
Robin Mossley's profile
Robin Mossley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Daniel Tay
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 11
Claire Lautier
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Leon Redbone
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Peter A. Hulne's profile
Peter A. Hulne
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
David-Paul Grove's profile
David-Paul Grove
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Natasha Denis
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 18
Paul Schofield
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 108
Jon Favreau's profile
Jon Favreau
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36

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Elf FAQ

When was Elf released?

Elf was released 21 years ago, on Thursday October 9th, 2003.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Elf?

The lead role is played by Will Ferrell.

How much did Elf cost to make?

The budget was $32,000,000.

How much money did Elf make?

The worldwide revenue was $173,398,518.

Is Elf on Netflix?

No, Elf is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Elf on Amazon Prime?

No, Elf is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Elf on Disney Plus?

No, Elf is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Elf Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

2% 0-12
2% 13-19
3% 20-29
18% 30-39
14% 40-49
3% 50-59
5% 60-69
3% 70-79
3% 80-89
2% 90+
47% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

27% Female
73% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

5% Good
95% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

2% Elf
2% Store Worker
2% Book Publisher
2% Doctor
94% Unknown