Movie

Elf

Released: November 7, 2003 (2003)

Runtime: 97 minutes

Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Bob Newhart as Papa Elf
Age at release: 74
Ed Asner as Santa
Age at release: 73
James Caan as Walter
Age at release: 63
Mary Steenburgen as Emily
Age at release: 50
Amy Sedaris as Deb
Age at release: 42
Will Ferrell as Buddy
Age at release: 36
Faizon Love as Gimbels Manager
Age at release: 35
Peter Dinklage as Miles Finch
Age at release: 34
Zooey Deschanel as Jovie
Age at release: 23
Daniel Tay as Michael
Age at release: 11

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Brenda McDonald as Nun
Age at release: 72
Michael Lerner as Fulton
Age at release: 62
Leon Redbone as Leon the Snowman (voice)
Age at release: 54
Ted Friend as NY 1 Anchor
Age at release: 54
Kyle Gass as Eugene
Age at release: 43
Michael Roberds as Disgruntled Cobbler Elf
Age at release: 39
Andy Richter as Morris
Age at release: 37
Jon Favreau as Doctor / Mr. Narwhal (voice)
Age at release: 37
Artie Lange as Gimbels Santa
Age at release: 36
Peter A. Hulne as Elf Twin
Age at release: 36
Claire Lautier as NY 1 Reporter
Age at release: 33
Patrick Ferrell as Security Guard
Age at release: Unknown
Patrick McCartney as Security Guard
Age at release: Unknown
Lydia Lawson-Baird as Carolyn
Age at release: Unknown
Annie Brebner as Elf Student
Age at release: Unknown
Luke Pohl as Elf Student
Age at release: Unknown
Meghan Black as Elf
Age at release: Unknown
Patrick Baynham as Elf
Age at release: Unknown
Patrick Hulne as Elf Twin
Age at release: Unknown
Richard Side as Elf Teacher
Age at release: Unknown