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Better Christmas movie: Home Alone or Elf?

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The facts

  • Home Alone opened wide on November 16, 1990, and became the highest-grossing live-action comedy, a record it held until 2011. Wikipedia
  • Elf, directed by Jon Favreau and starring Will Ferrell, opened on November 7, 2003. Wikipedia
  • Elf was turned into a Broadway musical in 2010. Wikipedia

Facts checked against their sources on November 4, 2026.

Why people are split

Home Alone fans love the booby traps, the John Williams score and a kid outsmarting two burglars. Elf fans love Buddy's pure joy, the maple syrup spaghetti, and a movie that turns grumps into believers.

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FAQ

When did Home Alone come out?

November 16, 1990.

Who directed Elf?

Jon Favreau, in 2003.

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