Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.
Elf also stars Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel, and Bob Newhart.
“A disarmingly funny holiday comedy.” – Owen Gleiberman ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
“Some humour might sail over the heads of the very young, but there’s a higher chuckle rate for the grown-ups than much dread ‘family’ fare.” Trevor Johnston TIME OUT
“A family-friendly, funny and heartwarming holiday film with a great heart that is well worth watching more than once.” -Vic Holtreman SCREENRANT
