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Christmas Cinema 2025: Elf

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The Capitol
Melbourne VIC, Australia
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Sun, 21 Dec, 12:30pm - 3:30pm AEDT

Event description

When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic publisher.

Directed by: Jon Favreau
Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan
Runtime: 96min
Genre: Family, comedy

Doors 12:30 pm

Film start 1 pm

Elf will be screened with Open Captions.

All seating is general admission.

Tickets will be available to purchase on the day at the door, subject to availability (card payments only).


Classification rating: G, the content is very mild in impact

Grab the popcorn and enjoy a series of festive films at the stunning Capitol Theatre, with a mix of family favourites and cult classics.

A full list of movies and sessions is available on the Christmas Cinema page.

This is a Christmas Festival event, presented by City of Melbourne.

City of Melbourne is committed to making events as accessible as possible. If you have any questions regarding accessibility at Christmas Festival events, please contact us via email ChristmasFestival@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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The Capitol
Melbourne VIC, Australia