Kris Kringle's daughter, Noelle, sets off on a mission to find and bring back her brother, after he gets cold feet when it's his turn to take over as Santa.

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Cast

Anna Kendrick

Noelle Kringle

Shirley MacLaine

Elf Polly

Bill Hader

Nick Kringle

Kingsley Ben-Adir

Jake Hapman

Julie Hagerty

Mrs. Kringle

Billy Eichner

Gabriel Kringle

Maceo Smedley

Alex

Diana Maria Riva

Helen Rojas

Anthony Konechny

Elf Ted

Michael Gross

Elder Elf Abe

Anna Kendrick — Noelle Kringle

Anna Cooke Kendrick (born August 9, 1985) is an American actress. Known for playing upbeat and endearing characters in comedies and musicals, her accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award.

Shirley MacLaine — Elf Polly

Shirley MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty; April 24, 1934) is an American actress, singer, author, activist, and former dancer. Known for her portrayals of quirky, headstrong, and eccentric women, MacLaine has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning seven decades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, and six Golden Globe Awards.

Bill Hader — Nick Kringle

William Thomas Hader Jr. (born June 7, 1978) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is the creator, producer, writer, director, and star of the HBO dark comedy series Barry (2018–2023), for which he has been nominated for eight Emmy Awards, winning two.