Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 14, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Elf

If you loved Elf, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for Elf.

View Review →
Advertisement
#1
Onward

Onward

2020★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Elf for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there....

#2
The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Spiderwick Chronicles

2008★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Elf for fans of Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate wo...

#3
Charlie St. Cloud

Charlie St. Cloud

2010★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Elf for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Accomplished sailor Charlie St. Cloud has the adoration of his mother Claire and his little brother Sam, as well as a college scholarship that will lead him far from his sleepy Pac...

#4
Santa Claus: The Movie

Santa Claus: The Movie

1985★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Elf for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North P...

#5
I Capture the Castle

I Capture the Castle

2003★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Elf for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 1930s England, 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain and her eccentric family struggle to survive in a decaying English castle....

#6
The Flight of Dragons

The Flight of Dragons

1982★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Elf for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The realm of magic is being threatened by the realm of logic, so the green wizard, Carolinus, decides to shield it for all time. Ommadon, the evil red wizard, stands in his way. Ca...

Advertisement