If you get a little teary-eyed while watching the holiday classicElf, you’re not alone.

Even the film’s star, Will Ferrell, has teared up while watching himself in the film.

Ferrell said that he had no idea how amazing the final movie would turn out to be.

Will Ferrell

“When it came out what we really wanted a movie like that,” he said.

I’m really proud of it."

Even years after its release, Favreau still watches the beloved film whenever he can.

Jon Favreau

“And I can tell through social media that it’s something that people have made a tradition of.

And that really makes me happy and it’s the best part of the job.”

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