Christmas Cinema: Elf

Celebrate the season at Capitol Theatre's Christmas Cinema with Elf: Buddy, a human raised at the North Pole, travels to Manhattan to find his father—bringing fish‑out‑of‑water laughs, heartwarming holiday spirit, and family‑friendly fun on the big screen.

Join us at the stunning Capitol Theatre for Christmas Cinema 2025: Elf, part of our festive series blending family favourites and cult classics. On Christmas Eve, young Buddy accidentally hitches a ride in Santa's gift sack to the North Pole, where he's raised by toy‑making elves. As he grows up, his human roots become impossible to ignore, sending him on a wide‑eyed journey to Manhattan to find his real dad, a workaholic publisher. What follows is a joyous fish‑out‑of‑water adventure: candy‑cane cheer, earnest optimism, and laugh‑out‑loud mishaps as Buddy navigates big‑city life, family, and the true spirit of Christmas. Perfect for families and festive film fans alike, Elf delivers warmth, wit, and holiday magic on the big screen, just the thing to pair with popcorn and good company at the Capitol.

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