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A new study crowns Elf as America’s most Googled Christmas movie in 2024. There are several other holiday classics that have landed on the list. Read more about this study and check out America’s most Googled Christmas movies to add to your holiday watchlist inside.
PlayPennsylvania shared a new study of the most searched Christmas movies by Americans this year. Elf leads the list with an impressive average of 275,589 monthly searches. The beloved 2003 comedy starring Will Ferrell continues to dominate holiday watchlists, blending humor and heart in its portrayal of a human raised by elves.
In second place is the timeless classic It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), garnering 213,701 searches monthly, proving its enduring impact as a quintessential holiday tale. The hilarity of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) secures the third spot with 182,374 searches, cementing its status as a family favorite.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) lands fourth with 142,456 searches, showcasing its crossover appeal as both a Halloween and Christmas staple. The irreverent humor of Bad Santa (2003) rounds out the top five, averaging 133,278 monthly searches.
Modern classics like Four Christmases (2008) and Jingle All the Way (1996) take sixth and seventh places, proving their ability to charm audiences long after their release. Meanwhile, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), starring Jim Carrey, ranks eighth with 97,229 searches, highlighting the enduring appeal of Dr. Seuss’ iconic character.
Rounding out the list are Grumpy Old Men (1993) and The Family Stone (2005), reflecting the diversity of genres and tones in holiday favorites.
PlayPennsylvania’s analysis underscores the power of nostalgia and tradition, as these films span decades, connecting generations through shared holiday experiences. The complete ranking showcases the magic of Christmas cinema that keeps audiences captivated year after year. For more details, visit their website here.
Check out the Top 10 most Googled Christmas movies of 2024 below:
1. ‘Elf’
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Starring Will Ferrell, Elf from 2003 is America’s most Googled Christmas movie, with 275,589 monthly searches on average.
2. ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
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Dating back to 1946, It’s a Wonderful Life is in second place, with 213,701 Google searches on average per month across the U.S.
3. ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation from 1989 ranks third, with 182,374 monthly searches on average.
4. ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
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The Nightmare Before Christmas from 1993 places fourth, with 142,456 searches per month on average.
5. ‘Bad Santa’
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From the same year, Bad Santa is in fifth place, with an average of 133,278 Google searches across the states every month.
6. ‘Four Christmases’
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Four Christmases from 2008 is the sixth most Googled Christmas movie, with 107,346 searches on average each month.
7. ‘Jingle All the Way’
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In seventh place is the 1996 movie Jingle All the Way, with 103,445 searches per month on average.
8. ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
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Next in eighth is the 2000 movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas, with 97,229 monthly Google searches on average.
9. ‘Grumpy Old Men’
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Grumpy Old Men ranks ninth, with the 1993 movie averaging 91,474 searches every month.
10. ‘The Family Stone’
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Completing America’s most Googled Christmas movies is The Family Stone from 2005, with 90,360 searches on average per month.
