Elf is a classic Christmas movie that was released on November 7, 2003. It has since become a beloved holiday film that is still enjoyed by families every year during the holiday season. Elf is a heartwarming story about an elf who is raised in the North Pole but has always felt out of place among the other elves. When he discovers that he is actually a human, he sets out on a journey to find his biological father in New York City.