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The Elf Who Didn't Believe

1997·Movie
1h 30min·G
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.0
IMDb4.0

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Elmer, an elf child, steals Santa's sleigh and goes out to the real world, pretending to be a real boy.
Christmas AdventureFamily-FriendlyMagical JourneyHeartwarming TaleHoliday ClassicComing-of-AgeWhimsicalSanta's ElvesChildhood Innocence

Crew

Directed by:
Rodney McDonald
Written by:
Karen Kelly
Produced by:
Andrew Stevens, Ashok Amritraj, Alan B. Bursteen
Composed by:
Boris Zelkin, Deeji Mincey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Elf Who Didn't Believe worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Elf Who Didn't Believe rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Elf Who Didn't Believe?

1 h 30 min

The Elf Who Didn't Believe runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Elf Who Didn't Believe in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Elf Who Didn't Believe?

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