One of the most revered Christmas movies of the past two decades, Elf stars Will Ferrell as a human raised among elves who ventures from the North Pole to New York City on a quest to reconnect with his birth father – only to discover his dad is on Santa's naughty list. It's one of the first feature films directed by Jon Favreau, who's gone on to helm major Disney projects like Iron Man, The Lion King, and The Mandalorian.
If you're wondering where you can watch Elf right now, we've got you covered with an up-to-date guide for 2023 below.
Where to Stream Elf Online Right Now
Elf is currently streaming on HBO Max. If you don't subscribe to that streaming service, you can still rent or purchase Elf on Prime Video, Apple TV, or YouTube.
Where to Watch Elf on TV
No subscription services? No problem. For those with cable, Elf will be airing nearly every night on AMC through Christmas. Start times vary from 6:45 to 11 p.m. — check your local listings for each day's specific air time.
- Friday, December 23 - 10 p.m. PT on AMC
- Saturday, December 24 - 8 p.m. PT on AMC
- Sunday, December 25 - 6 p.m. PT and 10:15 p.m. PT on AMC
Who's in the Elf Cast?
Elf was written by David Berenbaum and directed by Jon Favreau. It stars the following actors:
- Will Ferrell as Buddy
- James Caan as Walter
- Zooey Deschanel as Jovie
- Mary Steenburgen as Emily
- Peter Dinklage as Miles Finch
