Elf (2003)

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Will Ferrell plays a human named Buddy who believes himself to be an elf, and sets out to find his father in New York.
Trivia:

Will Ferrell often suffered from headaches throughout shooting as he actually had to eat the sugary candy on camera.

Reference: Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

The costumes are designed in homage to the ones worn by the elves the beloved stop-motion film.

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Quote: Buddy

I like smile. Smile's my favorite!

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Cast
Will Ferrell Buddy
James Caan Walter
Bob Newhart Papa Elf
Edward Asner Santa Claus
Mary Steenburgen Emily
Zooey Deschanel Jovie
Daniel Tay Michael
Faizon Love Gimbel's Manager
Peter Dinklage Miles Finch
Amy Sedaris Deb
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General Information Edit
Name Elf
US Release Nov. 7, 2003
UK Release Nov. 14, 2003
AUS Release Nov. 27, 2003
Runtime 95
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English
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Comedy
Family
Fantasy
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Rating PG
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  • In today's dollars
    Domestic $173,398,518
    Foreign +47,044,933
  • = total worldwide gross $220,443,451
  • - a reported budget of $33,000,000
  • = a 568.0% net profit of $187,443,451
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