19 Movies that will leave you euphoric by the end of it

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Shakespeare in Love (1998) | Image Source: Universal Pictures

14. Elf (2003)

Elf (2003) | Image Source: New Line Cinema

Will Ferrell's character Buddy the Elf is a jovial, gleeful, full-of-holiday-cheer personality. The fish-out-of-water comedy tells the tale of Buddy heading from the North Pole to New York City, in search of his biological father, spreading the Christmas spirit across the way. Hilarious antics, touching moments, and remembered one-liners ("The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!") make the movie a classic holiday staple. Two decades later, Elf continues to charm audiences of all ages by proving that it takes a little kindness and holiday magic to cheer up the heart.