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An Elf's Story

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2011 · 26 min Family Fantasy Science Fiction Animation
3.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 2011
Country United States of America
Genre Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Animation
Director Chad Eikhoff
Runtime 26 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.2/10 (14 votes)

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The film constructs a classic holiday fable, relying on the tender bond between the elf and the boy to explore themes of belief and redemption. Its straightforward narrative is designed to deliver a clear moral about the power of forgiveness.

What lingers after the credits is a sense of gentle warmth, perfect for families seeking uncomplicated seasonal cheer and a reminder of childhood magic. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Chad Eikhoff

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