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IMDb rating 7.1
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Critic rating 6

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Edison Kardirsson
rated 10

Definitively one of the best Christmas films existing. Will Ferrell nailed it as he always does.

3 months ago
Critic Marjorie Baumgarten
rated 7

...a movie that’s so profoundly ridiculous that it has to be admired, if for no other reason other than its sheer willingness to run with its premise and take it to the end of the line.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Anna Smith
rated 6

An uncanny gift for physical comedy helps Will Ferrell propel this festive family movie along...

Read full review at Empire
Critic Ed Gonzalez
rated 5

Ferrell's insane performance almost saves the show.

Read full review at Slant Magazine
Critic Owen Gleiberman
rated 8

Will Ferrell wears lime green couture and ahumiliation-proof grin in a disarmingly funny holiday comedy...

Read full review at Entertainment Weekly
wille olsson
rated 6

Den gör sitt jobb som en julfilm, lite klyschig, lite rolig ibland, den är lagom

3 months ago
Sanne Amorsen
rated 10

Sød og for alle

3 months ago
Critic Jonna Vanhatalo
rated 6

...en ljuvlig liten julfilm med fin stämning och barnvänliga budskap om att omfamna olikheter och fokusera på det som är viktigt.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Jon Favreau
As Doctor / Mr. Narwhal (voice)
Jon Favreau
Director
Nance Nickels
As Extra in crowd (uncredited)
Nance Nickels
Director
James Caan
As Walter
Will Ferrell
As Buddy
Michael Lerner
As Fulton

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Buddy, a human raised by Santa's elves at the North Pole, sets out to find his real father in New York City. Along the way, he spreads Christmas cheer and helps others rediscover the true meaning of the holiday. Starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, and Ed Asner.

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