The Happy Elf (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2005, The Happy Elf is a comedy, family and animation film directed by John Rice, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. The Happy Elf is a 3D-animated family holiday special & centres on the lovable character Eubie the Elf, whose quest is to bring Christmas joy to an entire town of naughty children in a gloomy little town called Bluesville. Based on Grammy-winner Harry Connick, Jr.’s original song, The Happy Elf.
Who’s in it. The Happy Elf stars Harry Connick Jr. as Lil' Farley, Mickey Rooney as Santa Claus, Rob Paulsen as Eubie / Kid / Turbo and Carol Kane as Gilda (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Happy Elf has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amebatv Amazon Channel and Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Happy Elf page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Happy Elf tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Happy Elf (2005)?
- In US, The Happy Elf is available to stream on Amebatv Amazon Channel and Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Happy Elf worth watching?
- The Happy Elf holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Happy Elf?
- The Happy Elf stars Harry Connick Jr., Mickey Rooney, Rob Paulsen, Carol Kane and Kevin Michael Richardson.
- When was The Happy Elf released?
- The Happy Elf was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.