‘Elf’: See 2003 Christmas comedy film’s cast, storyline, streaming platform and more

Now is the time to plan your holiday movie marathon, and Elf should be on your list. Here’s everything we know about the film.

‘Elf’: Streaming Platform

Subscribers to Warner Bros.' Max and Disney-owned Hulu are in luck this Christmas as Elf is available for streaming on both platforms. Unfortunately, not all streaming services offer the film in their subscription plans. You can also rent Elf on TVOD through Prime Video, YouTube Movies, Apple TV+, Google Play and Vudu.

‘Elf’: Storyline

Elf, a 2003 Christmas comedy, is one of the most beloved films of the 21st century. Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human raised by Santa's elves in the North Pole. Originally from New York City, Buddy embarks on a journey to find his biological father and discover his past.

‘Elf’: Cast

The film's cast includes James Caan as Walter Hobbs, Edward Asner as Santa Claus, Zooey Deschanel as Jovie, Mary Steenburgen as Emily Hobbs, and Bob Newhart as Papa Elf.

‘Elf’: Production Team

Directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum, and produced by New Line Cinema, Elf's success led to a Broadway musical and NBC's 2014 stop-motion animated special Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas! The question of a sequel lingers, but according to The Wrap, the chances of Elf 2 happening are slim to none.

FAQs:

Where can I stream the movie Elf right now?
Elf is currently available for streaming on Warner Bros.' Max and Disney-owned Hulu. Additionally, you can rent it on TVOD through Prime Video, YouTube Movies, Apple TV+, Google Play, and Vudu.

Is Elf 2 in the works?
The chances for an Elf 2 are slim to none, according to reports from The Wrap. The 2003 Christmas comedy, starring Will Ferrell, remains a standalone classic.