Home Alone
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Overview
It is Christmas time and the McCallister family is preparing for a vacation in Paris, France. But the youngest in the family, Kevin (Macaulay Culkin), got into a scuffle with his older brother Buzz (Devin Ratray) and was sent to his room, which is on the third floor of his house. Then, the next morning, while the rest of the family was in a rush to...
Director / Creator
Chris Columbus
Writers
John Hughes
Top Cast
About Home Alone (1990)
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Overview
Home Alone (1990) is a Comedy and Family film from United States. the film was directed by Chris Columbus from a screenplay by John Hughes. It runs 1 hour and 43 minutes and was produced primarily in English and French.
What it's about
It is Christmas time and the McCallister family is preparing for a vacation in Paris, France. But the youngest in the family, Kevin (Macaulay Culkin), got into a scuffle with his older brother Buzz (Devin Ratray) and was sent to his room, which is on the third floor of his house. Then, the next morning, while the rest of the family was in a rush to make it to the airport on time, they completely forgot about Kevin, who now has the house all to himself. Being home alone was fun for Kevin, having a pizza all to himself, jumping on his parents' bed, and making a mess. Then, Kevin discovers about two burglars, Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern), about to rob his house on Christmas Eve. Kevin acts quickly by wiring his own house with makeshift booby traps to stop the burglars and to bring them to justice.
Cast and crew
The film stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern in supporting roles. Writing credits go to John Hughes, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Home Alone holds a rating of 7.7/10 based on 713,834 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 66%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 63/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 12 wins & 7 nominations total. These numbers place Home Alone within the broader landscape of Comedy and Family cinema from 1990, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Home Alone is currently available to stream with a subscription on Disney+, Hulu, or fuboTV. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Fandango at Home, AppleTV, and YouTube. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Home Alone is worth knowing
If you enjoy Comedy or Family films, Home Alone offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1990 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how comedy evolved during that period. Performances from Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Home Alone on your watchlist for later.
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