An Elf's Story
2011, English. Directed by Chad Eikhoff.
An elf attempts to make a boy believe
The inspirational tale of Chippey, the young scout elf who is assigned by Santa to restore Taylor McTuttle's belief in Christmas magic. When the boy breaks the number one Elf on the Shelf rule, Chippey loses his Christmas magic; the entire McTuttle family loses is scout elf, and both Taylor and Chippey lose their self-respect. Through the power of love and forgiveness, both of them learn the most important lesson of all: that true belief cannot be taught.
- Runtime
- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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An Elf's Story is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Kids in India.
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Cast & crew
- Chad EikhoffDirector
- Leslie BellairSnowflake (voice)
- Brendan DoolingChippy (voice)
- Evie EikhoffKendyl (voice)
- Emma GreeneVarious Elf in Northpole & ER (voice)
- Tatiana GuyMom (voice)
- Chadwick HalbritterLogistics Elf (voice)
- Matt HensonDad (voice)
- Michael MayTaylor McTuttle (voice)
- Shameik MooreZart (voice)
- Cory RouseWordsworth (voice)
- Todd SayreVarious Elf in Northpole & ER (voice)
- Julia WaltersCaroline (voice)
Details
- Released
- 25 November 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Christa Pitts, Chanda Bell, Kenneth M. Waddell
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What An Elf's Story is based on
An Elf's Story is based on The Elf on the Shelf (2005) by Carol V. Aebersold.
2005
The Elf on the Shelf
By Carol V. Aebersold
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An Elf's Story: quick answers
What comes after An Elf's Story?
Next in the series: Elf Pets: Santa's St. Bernards Save Christmas (2018), Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale (2019), and Elf Pets: Santa's Reindeer Rescue (2020).
Is An Elf's Story worth watching?
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How long is An Elf's Story?
An Elf's Story runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
Does An Elf's Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for An Elf's Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
An Elf's Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
An Elf's Story is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is An Elf's Story on?
An Elf's Story is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Kids in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like An Elf's Story?
If you liked An Elf's Story, try A Christmas Carol, Olaf's Frozen Adventure, The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol.
Who directed An Elf's Story?
An Elf's Story (2011) was directed by Chad Eikhoff and stars Leslie Bellair, Brendan Dooling, Evie Eikhoff.
What is An Elf's Story based on?
An Elf's Story is based on The Elf on the Shelf (2005) by Carol V. Aebersold.