it's really unnerving that zooey deschanel looks nothing like zooey deschanel in this movie
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Directed by Jon Favreau
Elf
A rewatchable, moving comedy.
Comedy
Family
Fantasy
2003
1h 37m
3.5(1091k)via LetterboxdWill Ferrell + 4 more
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.
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6What people say
It’s all fun and games until you realize your diet isn’t far from Buddy’s.
to anyone who doesn't like this movie i say... and i'm sorry to cuss this much... you're a cotton-headed ninnymuggins
Common questions
What is Elf about?+
The film follows Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, as he leaves his magical home to find his biological father in New York City during the holiday season.
Who directed Elf?+
It was directed by Jon Favreau in 2003, a filmmaker who later directed Iron Man.
Is Elf a family movie?+
Yes, the film is rated PG and is widely considered a staple of modern holiday family entertainment.
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