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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jenny Garnsworthy

This American comedy has been crowned as the UK’s favourite Christmas film

  • A new poll by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has named Home Alone as the UK's favourite Christmas film, securing 20 per cent of the vote.
  • The survey placed Love Actually second with nine per cent, followed by It's A Wonderful Life in third with eight per cent, and Elf in fourth.
  • The debate over whether Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas film continues, with 44 per cent of respondents stating it is not festive, though five per cent chose it as their top pick.
  • The poll of 2,000 UK adults also found that 43 per cent begin watching Christmas films in December, and 53 per cent check age ratings for family viewing.
  • BBFC chief executive David Austin highlighted the enduring appeal of heart-warming, family-friendly stories, while Vue's Tim Richards emphasised the communal experience of festive cinema.

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