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Worth itBN Score 66.9

2003 · movie · PG · 1h 37m

Elf

Discover your inner elf.

BN Score 66.9TMDB 6.7

Is Elf on Netflix?

No. Elf (2003) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video, HBO Max.

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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.

ReleasedNovember 7, 2003
Runtime1h 37m
RatedPG
Directed byJon Favreau
ElsewhereIMDb · TMDB
LanguageEnglish

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Cast

Will FerrellBuddyJames CaanWalterBob NewhartPapa ElfEd AsnerSantaMary SteenburgenEmilyZooey DeschanelJovieDaniel TayMichaelFaizon LoveGimbels Manager

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How we got to 66.9

Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.

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TMDB6.7/10100% of base score
Popularity34none
Recency100none

Elf: common questions

Is Elf on Netflix?

No. Elf (2003) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video, HBO Max.

Where can I watch Elf?

Elf (2003) is included with a Prime Video, HBO Max subscription in the US.

Is Elf worth watching?

It scores 66.9/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.

How long is Elf?

Elf runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).

What is Elf rated?

Elf is rated PG in the US.

Who is in Elf?

Elf stars Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner.

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Availability last verified November 3, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.