The Elf movie remains a holiday classic, starring Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole who discovers he’s not actually an elf.
In search of his true identity, Buddy travels to New York City to find his father, Walter Hobbs, who’s on Santa’s naughty list due to his selfishness and work obsession.
In New York, Buddy’s enthusiastic innocence clashes with the city’s cynicism, creating hilarious moments—like when he devours spaghetti topped with candy and syrup!
He finally finds Walter, but the reunion doesn’t go as planned; Walter struggles to accept Buddy and feels embarrassed by his outlandish behavior. Buddy also meets and falls in love with Jovie, a department store employee who is charmed by his sincerity.
As Christmas approaches, Buddy’s boundless holiday spirit proves to be contagious, especially when he helps save Santa and his sleigh, restoring holiday cheer to the city. The movie ends on a high note, with Buddy and his new family embracing the Christmas spirit together.
