Christmas is a time for many things, one being movies.
Although there are dozens of iconic Christmas-themed flicks out there, that are watched by millions yearly, that hasn’t saved them from being classed as overrated.
So, according to the web, here are the top 12 most overrated Christmas movies of all time, starting with…
12/12 Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street is an American comedy remake of the 1947 version.
It stars Matilda actress Mara Wilson as Susan Walker and Richard Attenborough as Kris Kringle.
It made over $46 million at the box office worldwide.
11/12 Fred Claus
Based on Santa Claus’s brother Fred, who becomes in dire need of money, this movie was released in 2007.
It stars Vince Vaughn as Santa Clause and Paul Giamatti as Fred Clause.
The film made $97 million worldwide at the box office.
10/12 Four Christmases
This romantic comedy was made in 2008 and is another movie that stars Vince Vaughn and Legally Blonde star Reese Witherspoon.
The pair hate Christmas in the story and decide to go abroad, however, things don’t go according to plan.
It made $163 million worldwide.
9/12 Christmas Vacation
It stars Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold as the main star; as he tries to have a good traditional Christmas, things start taking a turn for the worse.
This 1989 movie made $73 million worldwide on just a $25 million budget.
8/12 The Polar Express
This 2004 adventure family movie is a staple every year in most households.
The story tells of a young boy who decides to board a train to the North Pole.
It features Tom Hanks as Santa Claus, and he plays several other characters throughout the movie, such as the narrator and the Ebenezer Scrooge puppet and more.
7/12 Love Actually
This British Christmas movie, released in 2003, stars several big actors, including Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, and Keira Knightley.
It made over six times its budget earning a whopping $250 million worldwide.
6/12 How The Grinch Stole Christmas
This Dr Seuss story is based on a little green Whoville baby who appeared on a doorstep only to be cast out by the residents of Whoville.
It stars comedian Jim Carrey as The Grinch and Taylor Momson as Little Cindy Lou Who.
It made $345 million worldwide in the year 2000.
5/12 The Nightmare Before Christmas
Released in 1994, it is about a being from Halloween Town who comes across Christmas Town and is instantly enchanted.
It stars Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, and Beetlejuice star Catherine O’Hara.
Since its release, it has earned over $100 million worldwide.
4/12 Elf
This family Christmas movie stars Will Ferrell as Buddy Hobbs.
After accidentally climbing into Santa’s sack as a baby and growing up in the North Pole, Buddy goes on an adventure to find his human father.
It made a generous $220 million worldwide on just a $33 million budget, making it a must-watch every year.
3/12 A Christmas Story
Released in 1983 it stars Melinda Dillion, Peter Billingsley and Darren McGavin, it follows a young boy named Ralphie who is desperate for a red BB gun for Christmas.
It only made $20 million worldwide but was considered a hit for media company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer at the time.
2/12 Jingle All The Way
This 1996 movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Howard/Turbo Man and Star Wars actor Jake Lloyd.
This Christmas family comedy made nearly $130 million worldwide, and although it mostly received negative reviews from critics, most people seem to enjoy it.
1/12 Home Alone
According to sources around the web, the number one spot for the most overrated Christmas movie belongs to Macaulay Culkin’s hit movie Home Alone.
This 1990 Christmas movie follows a young boy named Kevin who accidentally gets left behind when his family go on vacation.
Only for their home to be intruded by a couple of robbers, who Kevin fights off by creating booby traps all around the home.
It made $285 million worldwide at the box office at the time of release, and many families make this an absolute must-watch every year.
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