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Home Alone (1990)

โ€œA family comedy without the family.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 12,877 votes 1h 43m pg ComedyFamily

#8 of 69 films from 1990 #256 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Chris Columbus ยท Written by John Hughes

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Overview

Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.

Cast

Macaulay Culkinas Kevin
Joe Pescias Harry
Daniel Sternas Marv
John Heardas Peter
Roberts Blossomas Marley
Catherine O'Haraas Kate
Angela Goethalsas Linnie
John Candyas Gus Polinski
Devin Ratrayas Buzz
Gerry Bammanas Uncle Frank
Hillary Wolfas Megan
Michael C. Maronnaas Jeff
Kristin Minteras Heather
Diana Reinas Sondra

Facts

Release dateNovember 16, 1990
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) โ€” about the same as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$18,000,000
Box office$476,684,675 (26.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0099785

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Questions

How long is Home Alone?
Home Alone runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is Home Alone worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 12,877 votes, which places it #8 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 90%) and #256 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Home Alone?
Home Alone was directed by Chris Columbus. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Bicentennial Man (1999).
Who stars in Home Alone?
Macaulay Culkin as Kevin; Joe Pesci as Harry; Daniel Stern as Marv; John Heard as Peter; Roberts Blossom as Marley; Catherine O'Hara as Kate.
What is Home Alone rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Home Alone?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6127.

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