Elf (Singalong!)

This holiday, discover your inner elf.

“I just like to smile! Smiling’s my favorite.”

Make merry-merry with a special Buddy’s Singlaong screening of the adorably hilarious and utterly charming modern Christmas classic, ELF. Will Ferrell stars as one of Santa’s best helpers, a human named Buddy who heads home to New York City in search of his roots. Also starring the late, greats James Caan and Ed Asner, Mary Steenburgen, Bob Newhart and Zooey Deschanel.

“A disarmingly funny holiday comedy.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“Families have discovered how funny and how well this little film tells its King-sized holiday message: the only size that counts is how big your heart is.” (Good Morning America)


Monday, December 22
Doors 2:30 pm | Movie 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Holiday Pricing in Effect! All tickets $12 HERE


ELF (Jon Favreau, 2003 / 97 minutes) After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity.


*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film only. Please redeem at the door.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance <[email protected]> and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime.

*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, no exchanges, no transfers.

When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic publisher.
  • Budget
    $32,000,000.00
  • Revenue
    $225,097,437.00
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About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

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