Movie

Elf

“Discover your inner elf.”

★ 6.7(4,553)20031h 37m

Elf is streaming on Netflix in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and CHILI. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Elf

🇮🇹 Italy

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Good to know

Director: Jon Favreau
Release date: 2003-11-07
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $228,500,000
Budget: $32,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New Line Cinema

Elf — trailer

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 4,553 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Elf in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

elvesdwarfholidayadoptionsanta claussarcasmlooking for birth parentsromancefish out of waterorphannorth polechristmas spiritchristmasworkshopfather son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Elf in Italy?+

In Italy, you can stream Elf on Netflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and CHILI.

Is Elf on Netflix?+

Yes — Elf is available to stream on Netflix in Italy.

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.