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About this movie

Genres:
Family, Comedy
Language:
English
Running time:
1:42:48
Partner rating:
PG
Released:

Cast & Crew

Cast

  1. John Heard Peter McCallister
  2. Daniel Stern Marv
  3. Catherine O'Hara Kate McCallister
  4. Joe Pesci Harry
  5. Macaulay Culkin Kevin McCallister
  6. Roberts Blossom Marley
  7. John Candy Gus Polinski
  8. Gerry Bamman Uncle Frank
  9. Gerry Becker Officer #1
  10. Mark Beltzman Stosh

Directors

  1. Chris Columbus

Producers

  1. John Hughes

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Home Alone


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Home Alone is the highly successful and beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation in France over the holiday season. Once he realizes they've left him "home alone," he learns to fend for himself and, eventually has to protect his house against two bumbling burglars (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) who are planning to rob every house in Kevin's suburba... Home Alone is the highly successful and beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation in France over the holiday season. Once he realizes they've left him "home alone," he learns to fend for himself and, eventually has to protect his house against two bumbling burglars (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) who are planning to rob every house in Kevin's suburban Chicago neighborhood. Though the film's slapstick ending may be somewhat violent, Culkin's charming presence helped the film become one of the most successful ever at the time of its release.
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Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

Scored 'rotten' by Rotten Tomatoes

54%Tomatometer score: 54% positive reviews from professional critics.

percent positive reviews

  1. Positive review
    Ian Nathan, Empire Magazine A hilarious comedy (although not a very believable one -- there can be no eight-year-olds this ingenious) that kids will love and adults won't mind sitting through either. Full review External link
  2. Positive review
    Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader The movie is quite enjoyable as long as it explores the fantasy of a neglected little boy having an entire house of his own to explore and play in, and it still manages to be fun when he exhibits... Full review External link
  3. Positive review
    Variety Staff, Variety Pic boasts wonderful casting, with Culkin a delight as funny, resilient Kevin, and O'Hara bringing a snappy, zesty energy to the role of mom. Full review External link
  4. Positive review
    Caryn James, New York Times [A] surprisingly charming film, which may be the first Christmas black comedy for children. Full review External link

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