The Happy Elf(2005)
The Happy Elf Synopsis
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.
The Happy Elf (2005) is a animation, comedy and family film directed by John Rice, released on December 2, 2005 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Harry Connick Jr., Mickey Rooney, Rob Paulsen and Carol Kane. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- John Rice
- Writers:
- Andrew Fishman
- Production:
- IDT Entertainment, Film Roman
- Budget:
- $53,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Happy Elf (2005) Trailer
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The Happy Elf Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harry Connick Jr.
as Lil' Farley
Mickey Rooney
as Santa Claus
Rob Paulsen
as Eubie / Kid / Turbo
Carol Kane
as Gilda (voice)
Kevin Michael Richardson
as Derek / Tucker / Mayor / Toady / Man #2 (voice)
Mae Whitman
as Molly (voice)
Lewis Black
as Norbert (voice)
Candi Milo
as Curtis / Cassie / Gurt / Little Girl (voice)
Rory Thost
as Brother (voice)
Liliana Mumy
as Sister (voice)
Charlie Adler
as Proctor / Man #1 (voice)
- Anna Pagan
Anna Pagan
as Elf (voice)
Key crew
Directed by John Rice, written by Andrew Fishman.
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The Happy Elf Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Happy Elf – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Happy Elf online?
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The Happy Elf (2005) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amebatv Amazon Channel and Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Happy Elf?
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The main cast of The Happy Elf (2005) includes Harry Connick Jr., Mickey Rooney, Rob Paulsen, Carol Kane and Kevin Michael Richardson. The film was directed by John Rice. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Happy Elf released?
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The Happy Elf was released on December 2, 2005 and runs for 45m.
Is The Happy Elf worth watching?
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The Happy Elf (2005) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Happy Elf?
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Yes. The official The Happy Elf trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.