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Home Alone

Home Alone

A family comedy without the family.

19907.51h 43m

Overview

Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.

Directed by Chris Columbus
Written by John Hughes, Leslie Bricusse
Produced by John Hughes
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0MRevenue: $476.7M

Top Cast

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin

Kevin

Joe Pesci

Joe Pesci

Harry

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

Marv

John Heard

John Heard

Peter

Roberts Blossom

Roberts Blossom

Marley

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Kate

Angela Goethals

Angela Goethals

Linnie

Devin Ratray

Devin Ratray

Buzz

Gerry Bamman

Gerry Bamman

Uncle Frank

Hillary Wolf

Hillary Wolf

Megan

Themes & Keywords

burglarholidayhomealonefamily relationshipsslapstick comedylittle boyhome invasionprecocious childbooby traphome alonesuburban chicagomischievous childaggressivevexedchristmaskids on their ownchild rescueburglarsplayfulcomfortingwet bandits

About Home Alone

Home Alone is a comedy, family film released in 1990 exploring themes of burglar, holiday, home, alone, family relationships, slapstick comedy. Directed by Chris Columbus, it stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern. Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.

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