
| Release Date: | Oct 2003 |
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| Genres: | Fantasy / Family / Comedy |
| Awards: | 2 wins & 7 nominations |
| Cast: | Will Ferrell (Buddy), James Caan (Walter), Bob Newhart (Papa Elf), Edward Asner (Santa), Mary Steenburgen (Emily), Zooey Deschanel (Jovie), Daniel Tay (Michael), Faizon Love (Gimbel's Manager), Peter Dinklage (Miles Finch), Amy Sedaris (Deb), Michael Lerner (Fulton), Andy Richter (Morris), Kyle Gass (Eugene), Artie Lange (Gimbel's Santa), Leon Redbone (Leon the Snowman) |
Buddy (Will Ferrell) was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa's sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan). Hobbs, on Santa's naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter's relationship with Buddy interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities.

