Watch Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas

Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas is a 2013 animated television special that follows the story of Buddy, a human who was raised by elves at the North Pole. The movie is based on the 2003 comedy film, Elf and combines elements of both the movie as well as the hit Broadway musical. The movie starts with Buddy (voiced by Jim Parsons) finding out that he is not actually an elf, but a human who was abandoned at the North Pole as a baby. Realizing that he doesn't fit in with the other elves, Buddy sets out on a journey to find his real father, who he discovers is a businessman named Walter Hobbs (voiced by Mark Hamill).

Buddy travels to New York City to find his father and ends up causing chaos wherever he goes because of his childlike innocence and lack of awareness of human culture. But despite his awkwardness, Buddy is determined to bond with his father and teach him the true meaning of Christmas.

As the story progresses, Buddy falls in love with a department store worker named Jovie (voiced by Rachael MacFarlane) and sets out to win her heart. He also helps Walter to reconnect with his family and rediscover the joy of Christmas.

The movie features a collection of original songs that are full of energy and fun. They are full of catchy beats and upbeat tunes that are sure to have you tapping your feet along to the rhythm. The songs are sung by the talented voice cast, which includes Mark Hamill and Rachael MacFarlane.

The animation is visually stunning and captures the magic of Christmas perfectly. The characters are designed in a unique style that is both charming and endearing. The movie is full of bright colors, twinkling lights, and snowflakes that create a perfect winter wonderland.

Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas is a heartwarming story that will leave you feeling festive and jolly. The movie features all of the fun, humor, and sentimentality of the original Elf film, but with a new musical twist that makes it feel fresh and exciting. Whether you are a fan of the original movie, the Broadway musical, or just love Christmas, Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas is sure to be a new holiday classic.

Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas is a 2014 animated movie with a runtime of 43 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.4.