The Frank Capra classic tops our list of favorite Christmas movies… 75 years after its release

they’re warming our hearts Christmas For years now. And it seems that age-old classics remain our movie favorites when we settle down in front of the TV with hot chocolate or mulled wine.

Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life from 1946 and 1992 included The Muppet Christmas Carol by White Christmas from 1954 in the Radio Times’ annual ‘Best Christmas Film’ poll of readers.

Die Hard, which is often questioned as a Christmas film, finished fourth, while Elf and Home Alone rounded out the top five.

The list was judged by over 3,000 Radio Times readers, who were asked to vote for their favorites from a shortlist compiled by the publication.

This included classics like Miracle on 34th Street and White Christmas, as well as Happiest Seasons and new films like the Netflix original Klaus and The Christmas Chronicles.

The Muppet Christmas Carol (pictured), a 1992 film starring Michael Caine as Scrooge, narrowly beat Will Ferrell’s 2003 film, The Elf

It’s a Wonderful Life stars James Stewart as George Bailey, who is contemplating suicide over Christmas before meeting his guardian angel. It has managed to warm hearts even 75 years after it was first released.

The Muppet Christmas Carol, the 1992 film starring Michael Caine as Scrooge, narrowly beat Will Ferrell’s 2003 flick, The Elf.

,[What] Our survey proves you can’t put the best before date on a Christmas classic, said Tim Glenfield, editorial director of RadioTimes.com.

‘With the central message of It’s a Wonderful Life being the central message of hope and gratitude, it’s no wonder if audiences continue to enjoy the most celebrated Christmas movies 75 years from now.’