20 Most Popular Movies In 2014

End of year box office figures are all well and good as an indication of which films have been the most popular and successful of the year, but those financial figures alone don't tell the whole story. What about the films that have been out for years but continue to show enduring popularity far beyond their release window? Their popularity cannot be judged in ticket prices or even merchandise, but thankfully the age of social media means that film fans can get a picture of the topics that have been most discussed throughout the year. This then is the alternative top twenty of 2014's films; the titles and franchises that generated the most hype regardless of when they were released. And some of the titles - as ranked by Tumblr according to reblogging stats - are something of a surprise...

Unsurprisingly 2013's Disney phenomenon continues to be one of the most blogged and memed films of the year (and probably of all time). The social media response to the animation has been ridiculous since release, and while it is a brilliant film, its impact has been entirely astonishing and unexpected.