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Director:
Writer (WGA):
John Hughes (written by)
Release Date:
16 November 1990 (USA)
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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
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 10 wins
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4 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(259 articles)
Blu-ray Review: Home Alone 2 Lost in New York
(From BuzzFocus.com. 14 December 2009, 11:19 AM, PST)
Missed Christmas movies: Disney’s ‘One Magic Christmas’
(From Reel Loop. 14 December 2009, 9:09 AM, PST)
(From BuzzFocus.com. 14 December 2009, 11:19 AM, PST)
Missed Christmas movies: Disney’s ‘One Magic Christmas’
(From Reel Loop. 14 December 2009, 9:09 AM, PST)
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A timeless classic
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Macaulay Culkin | ... | Kevin McCallister | |
| Joe Pesci | ... | Harry | |
| Daniel Stern | ... | Marv | |
| John Heard | ... | Peter McCallister | |
| Roberts Blossom | ... | Marley | |
| Catherine O'Hara | ... | Kate McCallister | |
| Angela Goethals | ... | Linnie | |
| Devin Ratray | ... | Buzz | |
| Gerry Bamman | ... | Uncle Frank | |
| Hillary Wolf | ... | Megan | |
| John Candy | ... | Gus Polinski | |
| Larry Hankin | ... | Officer Balzak | |
| Michael C. Maronna | ... | Jeff (as Michael C. Maronna) | |
| Kristin Minter | ... | Heather | |
| Daiana Campeanu | ... | Sondra |
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103 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Brazil:Livre |
Iceland:L |
Australia:PG |
South Korea:All |
Portugal:M/6 |
New Zealand:PG |
Netherlands:AL (original rating) |
Netherlands:6 (re-rating) |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:G |
Australia:PG (DVD rating) |
Canada:G |
Chile:TE |
Finland:S |
Germany:12 |
Norway:10 |
Peru:PT |
Singapore:PG |
Sweden:11 |
UK:PG |
USA:PG
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The concept for this movie originated during the filming of a scene in Uncle Buck (1989) in which Macaulay Culkin plays a character who interrogates a would-be-babysitter through a letterbox.
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Continuity: The night Harry and Marv break in to the house Kevin sits down and blesses his macaroni and cheese dinner just before the stroke of nine. This draws obvious attention to his plate. Later just before Harry is covered with feathers you can see a completely different plate with three sections of food on it.
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Quotes:
Kate McCallister:
[to the Scranton Ticket Agent] This is *Christmas*. The season of perpetual hope. And I don't care if I have to get out on your runway and hitchhike. If it costs me everything I own, if I have to sell my soul to the devil himself, I am going to get home to my son.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Horrors of Spider Island (#11.11)" (1999)
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Soundtrack:
Carol of the Bells
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Was the old gangster movie that Kevin watched a real movie?A Note Regarding Spoilers
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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