Elf movie scene Baby Buddy in the orphanage

i own nothing all rights go to the creators of the movie Directed byJon FavreauProduced by Jon Berg Todd Komarnicki Shauna Robertson Screenplay byDavid BerenbaumStarring Will Ferrell James Caan Zooey Deschanel Mary Steenburgen Edward Asner Bob Newhart Music byJohn DebneyCinematographyGreg GardinerEdited byDan Lebental Production company New Line Cinema Guy Walks Into a Bar Productions Distributed byNew Line Cinema Release date November 7, 2003 Running time 97 minutes[1]CountryUnited States[2]LanguageEnglishBudget$33 million[1]Box office$223.3 million[1] Elf was released in the United States on November 7, 2003 by New Line Cinema to critical and commercial success, grossing $220 million worldwide against a $33 million budget. Ferrell's performance as Buddy the Elf was praised by audiences and critics alike, with many calling it one of his best performances.