 In 2001, "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek" was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".The film also holds position #54 on the American Film Institute's 100 Years... 100 Laughs list of the top 100 funniest films in movie history, and in 2006 was voted by "Premiere" one of "The 50 Greatest Comedies Of All Time".The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists