Elf is a 2003 American Christmas comedy film directed by Jon Favreau and written by David Berenbaum. It stars Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf, a human raised by Santa's elves, who learns about his origins and heads to New York City to meet his biological father. James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Asner and Bob Newhart appear in supporting roles.
Elf was released in the United States on November 7, 2003, by New Line Cinema. It became a major critical and commercial success, grossing $220 million worldwide against a $33 million budget. Ferrell's performance as Buddy, in particular, was praised by critics. The film inspired the 2010 Broadway musical Elf: The Musical and NBC's 2014 stop motion animated television special Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas. It has been hailed by many as a modern classic and is often listed as one of the best Christmas films of all time.
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| • USA - October 9, 2003 - Austin Film Festival • Canada - November 7, 2003
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Cast[]
| Name | Actor/Actress |
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| Buddy | Will Ferrell |
| Walter | James Caan |
| Papa Elf | Bob Newhart |
| Santa | Edward Asner |
| Emily | Mary Steenburgen |
| Jovie | Zooey Deschanel |
| Michael | Daniel Tay |
| Gimbel's Manager | Faizon Love |
| Miles Finch | Peter Dinklage |
| Deb | Amy Sedaris |
| Fulton | Michael Lerner |
| Morris | Andy Richter |
| Eugene | Kyle Gass |
| Gimbel's Santa | Artie Lange |
| Leon the Snowman | Leon Redbone |
| Polar Bear Cub | Ray Harryhausen |
| NY 1 Reporter | Claire Lautier |
| NY 1 Anchor | Ted Friend |
| Security Guards | Patrick Ferrell & Patrick McCartney |
| Doctor | Jon Favreau |
| Carolyn | Lydia Lawson-Baird |
| Nun | Brenda McDonald |
| Elf Students | Annie Brebner & Luke Pohl |
| Elves | Meghan Black & Patrick Baynham |
| Disgruntled Cobbler Elf | Michael Roberds |
| Elf Twins | Peter A. Hulne & Patrick Hulne |
| Elf Teacher | Richard Side |
| Pom Pom | David Avalon |
| Foom Foom | Kristian Ayre |
| Perfume Clerk | Lorin Heath |
| Printer | Dillard Brinson |
| Office Co-Workers | Brad Turner,
David Berenbaum & Brendan Crichlow |
| Francisco | Oscar Goncalves |
| Nurse | Mary Black |
| Man in Elevator | Murray Jack |
| Mailroom Guy | Mark Acheson |
| Chuck | Robin Mossley |
| Kid with Santa | Paul Schofield |
| Self | Matt Walsh |
| Witnesses | Will McCormack & Gus Michael |
| Child | Alexandra Michael |
| Police Officer | Terry J. Scarlatos |
| Biker | Jonathan Bruce |
| School Kids | Akeem A. Smith & Michael Christopher Fischetti |
| Susan Welles | Jane Bradbury |
Dubs[]
The live-action film Elf has been dubbed in a total of 33 versions (23 dubs and 10 voice-overs).
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| Title | Release date(s)
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| Ельф | 2000's
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| Name | Dubber |
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| Male voices | Володимир Терещук / Volodymyr Tereshchuk |
| Female voices | Лідія Муращенко / Lidiya Murashchenko |