While Macaulay Culkin's 1990 film comes out first on the list, majority of voters describe watching Will Ferrell's 2003 Christmas flick as an annual holiday tradition.
- Nov 23, 2018
AceShowbiz - "Home Alone" and "Elf" have topped a new poll of Christmas classics film fans plan to stream online over the holidays.
Editors at FandangoNOW asked users to list the movies they'll be checking out online this Christmas, and Macaulay Culkin's 1990 film came out at number one, ahead of Will Ferrell's "Elf", which is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
The beloved 2003 movie also ranked high as the funniest Christmas film, while 69 per cent of voters said watching "Elf" is an annual holiday tradition, and 63 per cent regularly quote lines from the film to their friends and family during the holidays.
"Elf delivers that perfect blend of holiday nostalgia and unforgettable cinematic moments, combining to form the very definition of an instant classic," said Fandango managing editor Erik Davis.
"Not only does it feature one of Will Ferrell's most memorable performances, but its heart and humour are infectious. It's a film that I absolutely must screen with my family every year, and that same tradition has become commonplace in so many other households around the world."
The top 10 movies FandangoNow fans will be watching at home over the holidays are:
- 1. "Home Alone"
- 2. "Elf"
- 3. "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
- 4. "Die Hard"
- 5. "A Christmas Story Live!"
- 6. "The Santa Clause"
- 7. "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
- 8. "Love Actually"
- 9. "It's a Wonderful Life"
- 10. "Gremlins"
