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Home Alone (1990) -- An eight year-old, who is accidentally left behind while his family flies to France for Christmas, has to defend his home against idiotic burglars.
Home Alone (1990) -- A burglar is tricked into thinking that a person inside a home has been murdered.
Home Alone (1990) -- A burglar falls into a trap were he gets feathered.
Home Alone (1990) -- Kevin practices his aim by shooting at small toys with his bb gun.
Home Alone (1990) -- Kevin feels the burn of after shave when he puts it on.

Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   66,052 votes
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Director:
Chris Columbus
Writer (WGA):
John Hughes (written by)
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Release Date:
16 November 1990 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Crime | Family more
Tagline:
A Family Comedy Without The Family. more
Plot:
An eight year-old, who is accidentally left behind while his family flies to France for Christmas, has to defend his home against idiotic burglars. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 3 nominations more
User Comments:
A timeless classic more

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Additional Details

Runtime:
103 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The role of Uncle Frank was written for Kelsey Grammer. more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: When the pizzas arrive, the guy says the cost will be $122.50. In the kitchen, however, Peter says "Ten pizzas times twelve bucks.", which would mean the pizzas should cost $120.00. For the pizzas to cost $122.50, they would need to cost $12.25 each. However, the extra $2.50 was most likely added as a delivery charge, or an automatic gratuity considering the size of the order. more
Quotes:
Mitch Murphy: [about the taxi-van] How fast does this thing go? Does it have automatic transmission? Does it have four-wheel drive?
Airport Driver: Look, I told you before, kid. Don't bother me. Now beat it.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "The Simpsons: Homer Alone (#3.15)" (1992) more
Soundtrack:
Somewhere In My Memory more

FAQ

Why didn't they notice Kevin's absence when they presented his airline ticket at the boarding gate?
How did Kevin get the ice off the porch steps before his family came home the next morning?
What location was used for the McCallisters' house?
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152 out of 167 people found the following comment useful:-
A timeless classic, 23 November 2003
10/10
Author: Kristine (kristinedrama14@msn.com) from Chicago, Illinois

Oh, come on, IMDb users. How could this film get only a 6.5? Yes, it's a kid's movie, but I know plenty of adults(not including myself) who loved this film. It touches our hearts, and tickles our funny bones. Not to mention I think in one way or another we could relate to it. That's why it remains a classic Christmas comedy.

Home Alone is not only one of the highest box office successes of all time, but it deserves more praise. Mac showed a talent that very little child stars have now-a-days. He brought in a great comedy about a boy who accidentally is left home alone when his family goes on vacation and takes on two burglars.

Yeah, it's quit unrealistic about the burglars, but honestly, this is a terrific family film. Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern are the perfect comedy duo of two idiots who can't rob the place because a 8 year old child has out witted them and set some clever and very funny traps around the house.

Please give this movie a chance, it's just terrific and I guarantee nothing but great laughs for you and the whole family.

10/10

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