The Elf (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2017, The Elf is a horror film, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Nick is haunted by night terrors stemming from a tragic murder he saw when he was young. After inheriting an old toy shop, he discovers a cursed elf doll sealed inside an ancient chest with a naughty list of his family's names written on it. He soon discovers that the elf was an evil conduit meant to unleash a supernatural killing spree during the Christmas Holidays by whomever set it free.
Who’s in it. The Elf stars Natassia Halabi as Victoria, Gabriel Miller as Nick, Lisa May as Tiffany and Lassiter Holmes as Robert Conway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Elf has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Elf page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Elf tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Elf (2017)?
- In US, The Elf is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Elf worth watching?
- The Elf holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Elf?
- The Elf stars Natassia Halabi, Gabriel Miller, Lisa May, Lassiter Holmes and Les Best.
- When was The Elf released?
- The Elf was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.