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The Elf

1996Movie23 min

Drama
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Summary

In this Christmas drama, a boy and his family discover he is an elf.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Debbie McGee
Written by
Debbie McGee
Produced by
Lynn Andrews, Mary Sexton, Lisa Porter
Music by
Sandy Morris

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Facts

January 1, 1996 · 23 min · Drama

Released
January 1, 1996
Runtime
23 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada

Tropes

Closed Circle, Mouth Stitched Shut, Offscreen Teleportation +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Elf okay for kids?"

Questions about The Elf

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Elf okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Elf good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Elf plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.