How to watch Elf this Christmas: is it on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video?-Jack Slater-Entertainment – Metro

Buddy has become a Christmas staple since Elf first came out in 2003 (Picture: Rex)

Santa! I know him!

Elf is now one of the most popular Christmas films of modern times, even if Will Ferrell thought it might have spelt the end of his career.

If you need your annual fix of Buddy the Elf – Will Ferrell’s beloved, innocent man-elf who leaves the safety of the North Pole for New York City – where’s it streaming?

We look at Netflix, Amazon and more to find out where you can tune in…

Is Elf on Netflix or Amazon Prime?

Sadly, Elf isn’t on Netflix this year.

It’s not available for free streaming on Amazon Prime, either.

While it’s not streaming for free, It is available to rent or buy through Prime Video though. You can rent it for £3.49 or buy it £4.99.

When you rent a movie through Prime Video, you have 30 days to start watching it, and then 48 hours to complete the film once you’ve started it.

Elf is also not streaming on Disney+.

If this has you feeling glum, you can cheer yourself up with a number of other festive favourites on Netflix, including the Grinch.

If you want a Christmassy serving of Will Ferrell but you can’t find Elf, you can also watch Spirited, his comical take on A Christmas Carol with Ryan Reynolds.

Spirited is streaming exclusively on Apple TV. Apple TV costs £6.99 a month but you can sign up for a seven day free trial.  

Will Ferrell is making a career out of Christmas comedies… (Picture: AP/Apple TV)

Where is Elf streaming in 2022?

Before you think Christmas is ruined, Sky Cinema has the exclusive streaming rights for Elf until December 2023.

So, customers of Sky, those with a Sky Cinema Pass, or people with NOW TV can stream Elf for free.

If you’re not already a customer, a NOW Sky Cinema Pass costs £9.99 a month.

When is Elf on TV?

Elf is also being shown on TV over the next few weeks.

The next time it’s on is on Monday, December 19. It’ll be airing from 7pm on Sky Showcase.

It’s showing again on the same channel at 6pm on Christmas Eve.

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