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Elf

6.720031h 37mPGMovieComedyFamilyFantasy

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…

DirectorJon Favreau
WritersDavid Berenbaum·Jon Favreau
ProducersCale Boyter·Kent Alterman

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Cast · Directed by Jon Favreau

WFWill Ferrell
Will Ferrell
Buddy
JCJames Caan
James Caan
Walter
BNBob Newhart
Bob Newhart
Papa Elf
EAEd Asner
Ed Asner
Santa
MSMary Steenburgen
Mary Steenburgen
Emily
ZDZooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel
Jovie
DTDaniel Tay
Daniel Tay
Michael
FLFaizon Love
Faizon Love
Gimbels Manager
PDPeter Dinklage
Peter Dinklage
Miles Finch
ASAmy Sedaris
Amy Sedaris
Deb
MLMichael Lerner
Michael Lerner
Fulton
ARAndy Richter
Andy Richter
Morris

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Elf — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Elf?

Elf is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Elf on Netflix?

No, Elf is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.

Is Elf on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Elf is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Elf for free?

Elf is available on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.