You don’t have to travel through seven levels of Candy Cane Forest or a sea of swirling gumdrops to watch Dwarf this holiday season!
The Christmas classic starring Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel originally premiered on November 7, 2003 and was a box office hit – grossing over $220 million worldwide. This family comedy has since become a seasonal staple for its mix of goofiness and sentimentality and, of course, the iconic Buddy the Elf quotes.
Dwarf follows Buddy (Ferrell), a man raised by Santa’s elves at the North Pole, as he goes in search of his biological father in New York. Once in the Big Apple, he becomes fascinated by the real world and captivated by a toy store employee named Jovie (Deschanel).
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“I am so happy to have such a film in my catalog. [It] it really means so much to a lot of people,” Ferrell told PEOPLE. “You never really have any idea what’s going to happen, and I love that this movie continues to resonate in a way that’s pretty amazing.”
So, while you’re enjoying the joys of the holidays with your loved ones, here’s where to watch Dwarf all winter, plus the latest on possible Dwarf continuation of the film.
What is Dwarf about?
Will Ferrell in ‘Elf’.
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Dwarf tells the sweet story of the elf Buddy (Ferrell) — a man raised by Papa Elf (Bob Newhart) at the North Pole. After Buddy learns he wasn’t born an elf (a fact comically obvious given his size and lack of natural toy-making abilities), he travels to New York to find his biological father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan).
Upon arriving in the Big Apple, Buddy meets his father – a grumpy book editor who has forgotten the importance of family – and a DNA test confirms that they are father and son. Buddy then moves in with Hobbs, his wife Emily (Mary Steenburgen) and their son Michael (Daniel Tay). The family tries to integrate Buddy into their lifestyle, but he has more cheerful plans.
Buddy also meets Jovie (Deschanel), a department store employee who works in the toy department. Initially resentful of his bubbly personality, Jovie eventually warms to Buddy and the pair fall in love.
The transition from elf to functioning member of society proved challenging for Buddy. Then he runs into Santa Claus (Ed Asner) in Central Park and is tasked with fixing his sleigh — and saving Christmas.
How can I stream Dwarf?
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James Caan, Mary Steenburgen and Will Ferrell in ‘Elf’.
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Dwarf is currently available to stream on Max and Hulu. (It is important to note that Dwarf will leave Max in January 2025!)
The holiday movie is also available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Store, YouTube and Vudu.
Where can I watch Dwarf?
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Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel in ‘Elf’.
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If you’re looking for an option that doesn’t require a streaming subscription or title purchase, Dwarf is available to watch on TV on AMC.
As part of its “Best Christmas Ever” holiday lineup, the network airs Dwarf several times during December:
- Saturday, December 21
- Sunday, December 22
- Tuesday, December 24
- Wednesday, December 25
- Thursday, December 26
The channel is available through cable providers, including DIRECTV and Dish Network. Streaming platforms, such as YouTube TV, Sling and Philo, also offer AMC.
Will it be elf 2 movie?
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James Caan, Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau in the movie ‘Elf’.
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An Dwarf the sequel has topped fans’ Christmas lists since the film premiered more than two decades ago. However, their wishes have not yet been fulfilled.
In November 2023. Dwarf casting director Susie Farris told PEOPLE that she would “love” to work on a remake if it ever comes to fruition, but it’s unlikely to happen with Ferrell in the famous tights.
“I read that Will felt like he gave this character everything he could,” Farris said. “I think Will would want to do a sequel, a sequel would be. Creatively, I hope he’s very fulfilled in life, but I’d love for him to do this.”
A few years before, Caan told The Wrap that the sequel didn’t happen because Ferrell and director Jon Favreau “didn’t get along” while filming the original. Meanwhile, Leader alum explained that The Hollywood Reporter 2021 if he didn’t think the sequel scenario could hold up.
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