Iconic Christmas Movie Characters GOAT List
Every holiday season has its legends. This league brings together the most recognizable Christmas movie characters across generations — from animated classics to modern favorites — and puts them head-to-head in fan-driven battles. There are no critics, no rankings, and no right answers. Just tough matchups, strong opinions, and one question: who wins when Christmas icons collide?
1. KEVIN MCCALLISTER (HOME ALONE)
Kevin McCallister (Home Alone) is currently the #1 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time winning 83.3% head-to-head battles.
2. THE GRINCH (HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS)
The Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas) is currently the #2 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time winning 72.7% head-to-head battles.
T3. CLARK GRISWOLD (CHRISTMAS VACATION)
Clark Griswold (Christmas Vacation) is currently tied for the #3 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time winning 66.7% head-to-head battles.
T3. RUDOLPH (RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER)
Rudolph (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) is currently tied for the #3 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time winning 66.7% head-to-head battles.
5. EBENEZER SCROOGE (CHRISTMAS CAROL)
Ebenezer Scrooge (Christmas Carol) is currently the #5 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time winning 50.0% head-to-head battles.
6. GEORGE BAILEY (IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE)
George Bailey (It’s a Wonderful Life) is currently the #6 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time winning 42.9% head-to-head battles.
T7. BUDDY THE ELF (ELF)
Buddy the Elf (Elf) is currently tied for the #7 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time winning 33.3% head-to-head battles.
T7. JOHN MCCLANE (DIE HARD)
John McClane (Die Hard) is currently tied for the #7 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time winning 33.3% head-to-head battles.
T9. FROSTY (FROSTY THE SNOWMAN)
Frosty (Frosty the Snowman) is currently tied for the #9 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time winning 20.0% head-to-head battles.
T9. RALPHIE PARKER (CHRISTMAS STORY)
Ralphie Parker (Christmas Story) is currently tied for the #9 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time winning 20.0% head-to-head battles.
T11. JACK SKELLINGTON (NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS)
Jack Skellington (Nightmare Before Christmas) is currently tied for the #11 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.
T11. WILLIE T. STOKES (BAD SANTA)
Willie T. Stokes (Bad Santa) is currently tied for the #11 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.
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