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2003 · 97 min · PG

Elf

Directed by Jon Favreau · Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Elf (2003) is a Comedy film, directed by Jon Favreau set in New York City during the 2000s, in winter. It runs 97 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of family & loyalty and identity run throughout.

Composer
John Debney
Cinematography
Greg Gardiner
Cast
Will FerrellJames CaanBob NewhartEd AsnerMary SteenburgenZooey DeschanelDaniel TayFaizon Love

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
2000s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & LoyaltyIdentity
Tone
WhimsicalComedicCozy

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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