A BBC Poll Reveals the UK's Favourite Christmas Films, Including It's a Wonderful Life and Die Hard

The movie's most quoted scene may be the last one, when George's daughter tells us how an angel gets its wings, but there are so many more memorable moments, like the dance scene when the floor opens up. If Jimmy Stewart's voice doesn't make you feel like Christmas is here, you need to watch this right now.

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The classic "Is it a Christmas film?" debate starts and ends with Die Hard. John McClane has to stop a group of terrorists who ruin an office holiday party, so we say yes. However, we have some questions about an office that holds a holiday party on Christmas Eve.

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With a slightly outrageous concept, Kevin McCallister lives out all your childhood fantasies in this '90s classic. Can't you just hear the John Williams-composed score now?

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A relatively new title compared to some of the movies on this list, Elf never gets old. Will Ferrell's Buddy sees the world through such sweet, rose-coloured glasses for a movie that's hilarious, ridiculously quotable, and heartwarming.

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Need a reminder that love is actually all around? Turn this on for a relentlessly delightful romantic comedy. And when you have watched it and still can't get enough, queue up this ridiculous deleted scene and the honest trailer.

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Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) goes absolutely bonkers in National Lampoon's take on Christmas, and we love every minute of it. We still aspire to be like Clark, decking our halls with as many lights as possible. If you want to go that extra mile to be like him, you can get your own moose mug!

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It's so beloved that it spawned a 1994 remake, but only the original 1947 version of Miracle on 34th Street made the list. It's the one that reminds you how magical the Christmas season can really be and why it's OK to still believe in Santa.

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More than just the Christmas movie your dad always insists on watching, White Christmas is a festive classic for a reason. With a wartime prologue that starts you off on an emotional foot, things only get more warm and fuzzy as Bing Crosby sings you through classic songs like the title tune.

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A film for the whole family, The Polar Express truly captures the message of Christmas, as Tom Hanks shepherds us through a snow-covered world via an enchanted train that can carry children directly to the North Pole.

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American actor Tim Allen becomes jolly Saint Nick in this comedy, giving us a new Santa origin story. The two sequels aren't nearly as good, but this one is fun and funny.

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The eternally cool Bill Murray takes on the festive season with this '80s version of A Christmas Carol. You probably didn't get half the jokes when you watched this movie as a kid, which makes it even more fun to watch it now.

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