"When Macaulay Culkin recently said he didn't consider Die Hard to be a Christmas film wading into one of pop culture's most heated holiday debates he was booed by a live audience. But it looks like the British people are behind the actor, with a survey revealing that Home Alone is the UK's favourite festive film, while Die Hard has officially been voted not a Christmas movie."
"But it was a close call, as 38% defended the film's festive credentials, with 5% even choosing it as their favourite of the genre. The remaining 17% were undecided on its classification. Home Alone was the favourite Christmas film for 20% of respondents. Photograph: 20th Century Fox/Allstar Home Alone was the clear winner, as favourite to 20% of respondents. It was followed by Love Actually (9%), It's a Wonderful Life (8%), and Elf (7%)."
"When it came to what exactly makes the perfect Christmas film, a heartwarming story led the way (33%), followed by family friendliness (15%) and humour (13%). Only 2% of respondents sought out a tear-jerker. David Austin, chief executive of the BBFC, said the research showed that heartwarming, family-friendly stories continue to sit at the heart of the nation's Christmas viewing traditions."
A BBFC survey of 2,000 people found Home Alone is the UK's favourite Christmas film, chosen by 20% of respondents. Die Hard was not considered a Christmas film by 44% of respondents, while 38% defended its festive status and 17% were undecided; 5% chose it as their favourite. Popular runners-up included Love Actually (9%), It's a Wonderful Life (8%), and Elf (7%). When defining the perfect Christmas film, 33% prioritised a heartwarming story, 15% valued family friendliness, and 13% cited humour; only 2% sought a tear-jerker. Research shows heartwarming, family-friendly stories continue to sit at the heart of the nation's Christmas viewing traditions.
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