Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is accidentally left behind as his large, upper-middle-class suburban family rushes to catch a plane for their Christmas vacation in France. Initially, Kevin relishes his newfound freedom, indulging in junk food and late-night horror movies. However, his joy turns to concern when the bumbling Wet Bandits, Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern), target his home for a robbery. Kevin rises to the challenge, defending his house with a series of ingenious booby traps. Through his adventure, Kevin learns the true importance of family, culminating in a heartwarming reunion. The film’s original score, which was nominated for an Academy Award, adds to the magic of this holiday classic.
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Title | Home Alone |
Director | Chris Columbus |
Release Date | November 16, 1990 |
Genre | Comedy, Family |
Main Cast | Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern |
Runtime | 103 minutes |
Synopsis | An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. |
Rating | PG |
Box Office | $476.7 million |
Production Company | Hughes Entertainment |
VHS Release Date | August 22, 1991 |
Special Features | Behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with cast and crew, theatrical trailer |