Home Alone

PG

Released Nov 16, 1990

1h 42m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Comedy

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When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O'Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.

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Critics Consensus

Home Alone's uneven but frequently funny premise, stretched unreasonably thin, is buoyed by Macaulay Culkin's cute performance and strong supporting stars.

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Catherine Dunphy

Toronto Star

This is going to be a big hit with the kids. Word will get out in the schoolyard that Home Alone is really funny. Just don’t let the kids near the iron after they’ve seen it.

Nov 30, 2023

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George Landau

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Home Alone isn't high art, but it's a swell gift to movie-going families.

Nov 29, 2023

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Lynden Barber

Sydney Morning Herald

Using split-second editing, playfully choreographed violence and exaggerated responses such as the bug-eyed double take, director Chris Columbus has created a live action comedy in the style of a Warner Bros cartoon.

Nov 29, 2023

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Mattie Lucas

From the Front Row

This film truly captures something enduring about what it's like to be a kid, and it continues to speak to that child in all of us.

Dec 14, 2023

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Marylynn Uricchio

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Without being the least bit schmaltzy or cloying, Home Alone manages to impart the holiday spirit. Its saving grace is an unexpected vein of irreverent humor that verges on the black.

Rated: B-

Nov 30, 2023

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Dennis King

Tulsa World

Home Alone will send most moviegoers home with the warm glow of a story well told.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 29, 2023

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First name L

Recently exposed to this classic. It emulates all of the best things about 90s movemakeing. This is a winter essential for me now.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/14/24

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Estevan G

It is a timeless holiday movie about Kevin McCallister, a young boy who must defend his home from burglars after being accidentally left behind by his family. Filled with humor, adventure, and heart, it's no wonder it was your sister's favorite when she was young. A must-watch for all ages, especially during the holidays. :)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/24

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Nathalie C

Just the best. I rewatch every year!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/24

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Ariel V

One of the best Christmas films.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Jason R

A christmas classic now, joining Kevin as he's accidentally left Home Alone, still enjoyable to watch putting yourself in the 90s again, of course things would be different these days with technology, video calls, door cams, house cams, Alexa... ect... still one of my childhood favorites

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Johana B

A classic, one of the best Christmas movies. It is very entertaining, funny and creative. Very recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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Chris Columbus

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Macaulay Culkin

Kevin McCallister

Joe Pesci

Harry Lime

Daniel Stern

Marv Merchants

Catherine O'Hara

Kate McCallister

John Heard

Peter McCallister

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Synopsis

When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O'Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.

Director: Chris Columbus
Producer: Tarquin Gotch, Mark Levinson, Scott M. Rosenfelt
Screenwriter: John Hughes
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Hughes Entertainment
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 16, 1990, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $281.5M
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround

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