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The Happy Elf

The Happy Elf

20054.60h 45m

Overview

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.

Directed by John Rice
Written by Andrew Fishman
Box OfficeBudget: $53.0M0

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Top Cast

Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr.

Lil' Farley

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Santa Claus

Rob Paulsen

Rob Paulsen

Eubie / Kid / Turbo

Carol Kane

Carol Kane

Gilda (voice)

Kevin Michael Richardson

Kevin Michael Richardson

Derek / Tucker / Mayor / Toady / Man #2 (voice)

Mae Whitman

Mae Whitman

Molly (voice)

Lewis Black

Lewis Black

Norbert (voice)

Candi Milo

Candi Milo

Curtis / Cassie / Gurt / Little Girl (voice)

Rory Thost

Rory Thost

Brother (voice)

Liliana Mumy

Liliana Mumy

Sister (voice)

Themes & Keywords

musicalchristmas

About The Happy Elf

The Happy Elf is a animation, comedy, family film released in 2005 exploring themes of musical, christmas. Directed by John Rice, it stars Harry Connick Jr., Mickey Rooney, Rob Paulsen. 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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