What better way to get the Christmas spirit going? Watch Elf online!Since its release in 2003, this heartwarming and hilarious comedy has been a beloved Christmas classic. Will Ferrell plays Buddy, an adult who grew up at the North Pole believing he was one of Santa's elves.

As an infant, Buddy is accidentally taken to the North Pole and raised by the elves. But he never really fit in (and he is terrible at making toys), so he goes to New York to find his real father. Unfortunately, Walter Hobbs (James Caan) is a mean, cynical businessman who initially rejects Buddy.

Even in the big city, Buddy doesn't fit in. He takes a job at a local department store, where he falls in love with an indifferent co-worker, Jovie (Zooey Deschanel).

Eventually, his childlike wonder and sunny disposition begin to soften Walter's coldness and Jovie's lackluster attitude. As Buddy says, there is room for everyone on the nice list!

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Elf online.

Just because you're away from home and don't have access to your usual streaming service doesn't mean you can't watch Elf online; it's easy with a VPN (Virtual Private Network). You can stream the movie wherever you are.

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American viewers can watch "Elf" on multiple Starz broadcasts beginning Friday, December 18. Elf" will also air several times on AMC. However, a cable package is required to view these channels.

If you have already cut the cord, you can watch Elf on AMC on several live TV streaming services, including Sling TV, Fubo TV, Hulu With Live TV, Fubo TV, and AT&T TV Now.

To watch Elf on Starz, simply add a premium channel to any of the above.

Of these options, we recommend Sling and FuboTV, two of the best streaming services on the market.

Brits can watch "Elf" on Sky TV's channel Sky Cinema or with the Sky Cinema Pass on the streaming service Now TV, so sing out loud for everyone to hear. The pass comes with a 7-day free trial and then costs £11.99 per month.

Son of a Nutcracker! No service is streaming "Elf" in Canada, but Canadians can rent or buy the movie on Amazon Prime Video.

Australians will smile as Elf is streaming on Stan, which has a 30-day free trial to check out its vast library of movies and shows. After that, the basic plan costs A$10 per month.

Elf can also be rented or purchased from digital stores, generally about $3.99 to rent and $9.99 to buy.

Elf is not on Netflix. But the streaming service is constantly adding new titles to its vast library, so add it to your letter to Santa next year.