If you’re looking for a family-friendly movie to watch this holiday season, look no further than “Elf.” The film, which is set to be released on December 12th, 2020, tells the story of a young boy who is mistakenly sent to the future by his mischievous elf friend. “Elf” is sure to bring a smile to your face and will make for an enjoyable holiday movie. If you’re looking for something more serious to watch this season, we recommend checking out “The Post.” Both films are well-made and will leave you feeling inspired. ..


Whether you’ve enjoyed the adventures of Buddy the Elf (who’s actually a human raised by Santa’s elves) dozens of times or are new to Ferrell’s exuberant performance as Christmas’s biggest fan, here’s where you can stream Elf this holiday season.

Starz

Subscribers to Starz ($8.99+ per month after a seven-day free trial) can enjoy Buddy’s quest to find his biological father (played by an entertainingly grumpy James Caan). The journey takes him from the North Pole, where he grew up, to the scary world of New York City.

iTunes

On iTunes, you can buy ($9.99) or rent ($3.99) Elf and marvel at the brilliance of veteran actors, Bob Newhart and Ed Asner. Both bring decades of experience to their performances as Papa Elf and Santa Claus, respectively. They turn the normally festive Christmas figures into delightfully gruff, paternal presences.

Google Play

Want to witness Buddy’s horrifying favorite meal (spaghetti topped with Pop-Tarts, marshmallows, M&Ms, and both chocolate and maple syrup)? If so, you can purchase ($9.99) or rent ($3.99) Elf from the Google Play Store.

Vudu

If you want to warm your heart along with Buddy’s newfound dad, Walter, who embraces his goofy son and saves his book publishing career, thanks to the power of the Christmas, watch Elf on Vudu. It’s available for purchase ($9.99) or rental ($3.99).

Other Outlets

Play Video

Elf is also available for digital purchase ($9.99+) or rental ($3.99) via AMC On Demand, FandangoNow, Microsoft, Redbox, and YouTube. With all these choices, there’s no reason not to spend a little time with Buddy this holiday season.