One of the best ways to get your Christmas in the festive spirit is to watch "Elf" online. This heartwarming and hilarious comedy has been one of the best Christmas movies since its release in 2003 and is a beloved holiday classic. Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, an adult who grew up at the North Pole believing he was one of Santa's elves.

As an infant, Buddy was accidentally taken to the North Pole and raised by the elves. Perhaps because of his size, he didn't really fit in (oh, he's terrible at making toys), so he goes to New York to find his real father. Unfortunately, his father is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a mean, cynical businessman who initially rejects Buddy.

In the big city, Buddy also doesn't quite fit in. He takes a job at a local department store, where he falls in love with an indifferent co-worker, Jovie (Zooey Deschanel). His words, not ours.

Soon, his childlike wonder and sunny disposition begin to thaw Walter's callousness and Jovie's lackluster attitude. As Buddy says, there is a place for everyone on the "nice list."

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Elf online in 2021.

This holiday season, American viewers can watch "Elf" streaming on HBO Max right now!

HBO Max is our #1 choice among the best streaming services, thanks to its outstanding high-quality library. You can access dozens of new 2021 movies, watch all episodes of HBO's prestige dramas, "Friends," and great originals like "Hux" and "Flight Attendant."

Elf can also be rented or purchased from the digital store, generally for $3.99 to rent or around $9.99 to buy.

Elf is not on Netflix. But the streaming service is constantly adding new titles to its vast library, so add it to your letter to Santa next year.

Sing out loud, UK folks, you can watch Elf on Sky Cinema, available with Sky TV packages (starting at just £25 per month). Or you can stream it online with the Now TV Cinema pass. This pass comes with a 7-day free trial, after which it costs £11.99 per month.

In the Great White North, as close to Santa as you can get, "Elf" is streaming on Crave.

Crave can be checked out with a 7-day free trial. After that, you can choose between the Crave Mobile plan for $9.99/month or the Crave Total plan for $19.99/month.

Elf is streaming on Binge, which will make Australians smile.

The streaming service then costs $10 per month.