The 12 Most Popular Dads of Classic Christmas Movies

Neil Pond

December 16, 2022 at 10:51 AM·5 min read

From George Bailey in 'It’s a Wonderful Life' and Walter Hobbs in 'Elf' to Clark Griswold in 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'.

If your Netflix queue isn't already packed with the best the holiday season has to offer, consider adding a few of these classic Christmas movies with iconic father figures.

In 2003's Elf, hotshot publishing exec Walter Hobbs (James Caan) finally gets some holiday spirit from his son, Buddy (Will Ferrell), who was raised by Santa's elves in the North Pole.

Celebrate the film's 19th anniversary on Nov. 7 with a look back at the 12 most popular dads of classic Christmas movies!

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