Elf-Man (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 3.2

Elf-Man poster

Released in 2012, Elf-Man is a comedy and family film directed by Ethan Wiley, running about 86 minutes. “Christmas has a new hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An Elf is left behind by Santa to help rescue the Harper family from a lousy Christmas. The Elf and the family get more than they bargained for, as the kids help the Elf discover his special powers and true identity as a budding superhero.

Who’s in it. Elf-Man stars Jason Acuña as Elf-Man, Jeffrey Combs as Mickey, Mirelly Taylor as Amy and Carly Robell as Kasey, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Elf-Man has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elf-Man page.

If you liked it. Fans of Elf-Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Elf-Man (2012)?
In US, Elf-Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Elf-Man worth watching?
Elf-Man holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Elf-Man?
Elf-Man stars Jason Acuña, Jeffrey Combs, Mirelly Taylor, Carly Robell and Marty Terry.
When was Elf-Man released?
Elf-Man was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.