Elf

In an unexpected turn of events, a baby ends up in Santa's sack at an orphanage. Santa takes the baby, later named Buddy, back to the North Pole, where he is raised by Papa Elf, unaware of his human origins.

Buddy grows up believing he is an elf until he learns from Papa Elf that he is actually a human. This revelation shatters his world as he realizes he is far larger than the other elves and lacks their toy-making skills.

After discovering that he is on Santa's naughty list and that his father, Walter Hobbs, lives in New York, Buddy decides to leave the North Pole. Fueled by a desire to find his father, he sets off on his adventurous journey.

Buddy arrives in the bustling and chaotic streets of New York City, unaware of the intricacies of urban life. His childlike antics, such as crossing streets awkwardly and chewing discarded gum, immediately put him at odds with the reality of his surroundings.

Buddy finally tracks down his father, Walter Hobbs, at the Empire State Building. Unfortunately, Walter is incredulous about Buddy's claims and has him thrown out, dismissing his son's naive enthusiasm.

After being thrown out by Walter, Buddy returns to find himself mistaken for a Gimbel's employee. Here, he meets Jovie, a beautiful woman, but her indifference to Buddy's charm makes him feel even more out of place.

The following morning, Buddy is shocked to discover that the Santa at Gimbel's is not the real one. His disbelief leads to a comical altercation, resulting in his arrest, much to Walter's dismay.

Walter reluctantly helps bail Buddy out of jail and takes him for DNA testing. Once Buddy’s paternity is confirmed, Walter brings him home to meet his family, including his wife Emily and their son Michael.

Despite Walter's annoyance at Buddy's antics, Emily insists they care for Buddy until he 'recovers.' Buddy bonds with Michael, defending him in a snowball fight, signifying a burgeoning friendship.

Walter exploits Buddy's innocence during a workday, leading to a wild party in the mailroom when Buddy mistakenly drinks whiskey thinking it's syrup. This incident adds tension to Walter's corporate life as he struggles to maintain professionalism.

During a crucial business meeting, Buddy mistakenly believes that the best-selling writer Miles Finch is an elf. His confrontation with Finch causes chaos and leaves Walter frustrated, ultimately leading to unknown repercussions for Walter's career.

On Christmas Eve, Buddy witnesses Santa’s sleigh crash in Central Park. The sight significantly impacts Buddy, stirring his determination to help Santa restore the Christmas spirit.

After finding Santa, Buddy learns that the sleigh's engine is crucial for maintaining Christmas spirit. He embarks on a mission to repair the sleigh, knowing that success depends on the belief of the people.

Seeing the dire need for Christmas spirit, Jovie recalls Buddy’s advice and leads a crowd in singing 'Santa Claus is Comin' to Town.' This collective effort invokes a miracle, lifting Santa's sleigh into the sky.

In the end, Buddy and Jovie get married and have a daughter named Susie. Buddy and Walter’s relationship evolves, with Walter starting his own publishing company, inspired by the adventures of his son.