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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)
Rory Thost
as Brother (voice)
Liliana Mumy
as Sister (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2005
Runtime0h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Comedy, Family
Votes16
DirectorJohn Rice
WritersAndrew Fishman
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Happy Elf
About The Happy Elf
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, The Happy Elf leans on a strong ensemble — Harry Connick Jr., Mickey Rooney, Rob Paulsen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2005.
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