Where to watch Elf in United States
Elf is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Elf
Elf is a 2003 movie in the Comedy, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by Jon Favreau, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan and Bob Newhart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 4,538 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Elf in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Elf trailer
Overview
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 belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.
Top cast
Will Ferrell
Buddy
James Caan
Walter
Bob Newhart
Papa Elf
Ed Asner
Santa
Mary Steenburgen
Emily
Zooey Deschanel
Jovie
Daniel Tay
Michael
Faizon Love
Gimbels Manager
Peter Dinklage
Miles Finch
Amy Sedaris
Deb
Michael Lerner
Fulton
Andy Richter
Morris
Kyle Gass
Eugene
Artie Lange
Gimbels Santa
Leon Redbone
Leon the Snowman (voice)
Ray Harryhausen
Polar Bear Cub (voice)
Claire Lautier
NY 1 Reporter
Ted Friend
NY 1 Anchor
Patrick Ferrell
Security Guard
Patrick McCartney
Security Guard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Elf in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Elf on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex.
Is Elf on Netflix?+
Elf is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential.
How long is Elf?+
Elf has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who stars in Elf?+
Elf stars Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner and Mary Steenburgen.
When did Elf come out?+
Elf is a 2003 movie directed by Jon Favreau.
What genre is Elf?+
Elf is Comedy, Family and Fantasy film.
Who directed Elf?+
Elf was directed by Jon Favreau.
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