
Elf
PGUnited States rating20031h 37mComedy, Family, Fantasy
A man who grew up believing he was an elf travels to New York City to find his biological father. He brings a lot of holiday cheer and enthusiasm to the city along the way. It is a lighthearted fantasy about family and the spirit of the season.
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PG US
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A man who grew up believing he was an elf travels to New York City to find his biological father. He brings a lot of holiday cheer and enthusiasm to the city along the way. It is a lighthearted fantasy about family and the spirit of the season.
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What's in it
- Scary
- None
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Mild
- Pace
- Moderate
- The film follows a standard cinematic pace with traditional scenes and bursts of physical comedy. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeA physical brawl occurs in a department store.
- Approx.MildA group of bullies confronts Buddy in a snowball fight.
Talk about it after
- 1What did you think about Buddy's excitement for the holidays?
- 2How did Buddy show kindness to the people he met in the city?
- 3Why is it important to tell people how we feel, like when Buddy felt sad about his mistake?
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