UK’s favourite ever Christmas films ranked – and number one may surprise you

The nation’s favourite Christmas film has been revealed.

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The nation’s favourite Christmas film of all time has been revealed thanks to a new nationwide survey. Festive classics like It’s a Wonderful Life, Love Actually and Elf all made the top 10. However, number one may surprise you.

Interestingly, the much-debated Die Hard also ranked highly on the list, despite director John McTiernan refuting its status as a Christmas movie.

The study, conducted by Showcase Cinemas, also found that 82 percent of Brits would rather go to the cinema than the pantomime at Christmas, and 65 percent said watching Christmas films with their family and friends is one of their favourite things to do over the festive period.

Here are the nation’s top 10 favourite Christmas films of all time.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

10. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Clark’s determination to have an old-fashioned family Christmas turns to chaos in this classic 1989 film, starring Chevy Chase. 

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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

9. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Put your hand up if you remember seeing Donald Trump! The Home Alone sequel came in number nine as Kevin wandered round New York City. 

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The Muppets Christmas Carol

8. The Muppets Christmas Carol

There is a reason why the Muppets are known all over the world, and a Christmas Carol is up there as one of the most iconic festive film, with another take on Charles Dickens. 

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Miracle on 34th Street

7. Miracle on 34th Street

Despite being based in the US, it seems UK Christmas film lovers also highly rate Miracle on 34th Street, starring Richard Attenborough. 

(Image: 20th Century Studios)

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