1h 37m
November 7, 2003
6.7/10(4,405 votes)
Budget:$32,000,000
Revenue:$228,500,000
Production Countries
🇺🇸United States
Overview
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.
Cast
Will Ferrell
Buddy
James Caan
Walter
Bob Newhart
Papa Elf
Ed Asner
Santa
Mary Steenburgen
Emily
Zooey Deschanel
Jovie
Daniel Tay
Michael
Faizon Love
Gimbels Manager
Peter Dinklage
Miles Finch
Amy Sedaris
Deb
Michael Lerner
Fulton
Andy Richter
Morris
Kyle Gass
Eugene
Artie Lange
Gimbels Santa
Leon Redbone
Leon the Snowman (voice)
Ray Harryhausen
Polar Bear Cub (voice)
Claire Lautier
NY 1 Reporter
Ted Friend
NY 1 Anchor
Patrick Ferrell
Security Guard
Patrick McCartney
Security Guard
Videos
“Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
Clip
Not the Real Santa
Clip
Buddy The Elf Arrives in New York City - Movie Clip
Clip
Meet Buddy The Elf - Full Movie Preview
Clip
Buddy The Elf Helps Santa
Clip
Buddy the Elf Exposes Santa
Clip
Buddy Accidentally Insults His Dad’s Boss
Clip
Buddy Calls Santa a Liar
Clip
Full Scene - Buddy Meets Fake Santa
Clip
Buddy The Elf Discovers New York City
Clip
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