Elf

Name: Elf
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2003-11-07
Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Mary Steenburgen

2003 | 97 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 7 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. If you loved The Nightmare Before Christmas, start here.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$229 million worldwide on a $32 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 786K people sought it out in the past year