The Happy Elf (2005)

AnimationComedyFamily

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.

Release Date: December 2, 2005
Runtime: 0h 45m
Rating: 4.9/10 (13 votes)

Director: John Rice

Cast: Harry Connick Jr., Mickey Rooney, Rob Paulsen, Carol Kane, Kevin Michael Richardson, Mae Whitman, Lewis Black, Candi Milo

Production: IDT Entertainment, Film Roman

musical christmas

Budget: $53M

Full Cast (12 people)

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 as Elf (voice)

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The Happy Elf

The Happy Elf

The Happy Elf

The Happy Elf

The Happy Elf

45 min

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.

45 min

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.

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Production Info

Original LanguageEnglish

Budget$53,000,000

Release Date12/2/2005

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IDT Entertainment

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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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Happy Elf 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 t…

How long is The Happy Elf?▾

45m

When was The Happy Elf released?▾

December 2, 2005

Who directed The Happy Elf?▾

John Rice

Who stars in The Happy Elf?▾

Harry Connick Jr., Mickey Rooney, Rob Paulsen

What genre is The Happy Elf?▾

Animation, Comedy, Family

Is The Happy Elf available to stream?▾

Yes, on Amebatv Amazon Channel and Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel