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Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas

2014Movie43 min

AnimationFamily
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes89%41%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about family, with standout visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Santa narrates the story of Buddy's travels to New York City to meet the father he never knew he had. Along the way his unrelenting cheer transforms the lives of everyone he meets and opens his father's eyes to the magic of Christmas.

Feels like

  • Christmas Special
  • Stop-Motion Animation
  • Wholesome Family Entertainment
  • Musical Comedy
  • Holiday Cheer
  • Heartwarming
  • Nostalgic
  • Lighthearted
  • Festive

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Seamus Walsh, Mark Caballero
Written by
Jon Favreau, David Berenbaum, Aaron Horvath
Music by
Matthew Sklar

Everyone

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Facts

December 16, 2014 · 43 min · Animation, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Comedy

Released
December 16, 2014
Runtime
43 min
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

X Days Since, I Choose to Stay, NO INDOOR VOICE +9

  • X Days Since
  • I Choose to Stay
  • NO INDOOR VOICE
  • Mean Boss
  • Gender Flip
  • Take This Job and Shove It
  • Flashy Protagonists, Bland Extras
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Post-Kiss Catatonia
  • Adapted Out
  • Drunk on Milk
  • Heel–Face Turn

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas?"

Questions about Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas?

Paramount+

In the United States, Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (48).

Is Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas use?

X Days SinceI Choose to StayNO INDOOR VOICEMean BossGender FlipTake This Job and Shove ItFlashy Protagonists, Bland ExtrasNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Post-Kiss CatatoniaAdapted OutDrunk on MilkHeel–Face Turnand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including X Days Since, I Choose to Stay, and NO INDOOR VOICE.