Synopsis
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.
Scores
Overall Score
92.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
96.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
96.2%
Review Aggregate
79.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 85% of 199 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize christmas, funny, family-friendly. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
christmasfunnyfamily-friendlylightheartedcoming of ageemotionalvisually strikingupliftinghistoricaldark
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Ferrell | 2003 | $1,000,000 source | $1,704,891 | reported |
| James Caan | 2003 | $1,325,000 | $2,258,000 | (est) |
| Zooey Deschanel | 2003 | $997,000 | $1,700,000 | (est) |
| Mary Steenburgen | 2003 | $815,000 | $1,390,000 | (est) |
| Ed Asner | 2003 | $697,000 | $1,189,000 | (est) |
| Bob Newhart | 2003 | $614,000 | $1,047,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score86.0
RT critic review count201
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes332,135
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $173,398,518 | $295,625,626 |
| International | 2003 | $47,044,933 | $80,206,497 |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $220,443,451 | $375,832,123 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $105,517,232 | $179,895,412 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $127,000 | $216,521 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $25,236,000 | $43,024,637 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $46,040,000 | $78,493,196 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $48,551,585 | $82,775,175 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $225,471,817 | $384,404,941 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $33,000,000 | $56,261,413 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $41,250,000 (est) | $70,326,766 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $33,821,000 | $57,661,129 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $7,602,000 | $12,960,584 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $5,610,000 | $9,564,440 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $121,283,000 | $206,774,332 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $104,188,817 | $177,630,609 |
