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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesHome Alone is the 1990 comedy about eight-year-old Kevin McCallister, accidentally left behind when his family travels to France for the holidays. As Kevin adjusts to having the house to himself, burglars Harry and Marv set their sights on it—and his mother tries to get back to him. Chris Columbus directed the film; John Hughes wrote and produced it.
What is Home Alone about?
Kevin McCallister is accidentally left at home while his family travels to France for Christmas. At first, he enjoys the freedom of being on his own. That changes when burglars Harry and Marv target the house, forcing Kevin to defend it while his mother works to return to him. This is the official studio synopsis of the 1990 film.
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Who made the film, and who stars in it?
Chris Columbus directed Home Alone, and John Hughes wrote and produced it. Macaulay Culkin plays Kevin, Joe Pesci plays Harry, and Daniel Stern plays Marv. The credited cast also includes John Heard and Catherine O’Hara. 20th Century Studios’ film page lists the credits and synopsis.
How long is it, and what is its rating?
The US studio page lists a release date of November 16, 1990, a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes, and a PG rating. These details are specific to that page: runtimes and ratings can vary by territory or edition. For example, the studio’s Japan product page records the 4K edition’s runtime as approximately 103 minutes.
#1 Best Overall
- 8-Year-Old Kevin McAllister 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 By Himself, Kevin Learns To Fend For Himself, And Eventually Has To Protect His House Against Bumbling Burglars Harry And Marv, Who Are Planning To Rob Every House In Kevin's Suburban Chicago Neighborhood. Kevin's Mother Kate Is
What awards did Home Alone receive nominations for?
The American Film Institute records two Academy Award nominations: Original Score and Original Song, for “Somewhere in My Memory.” The nominations are listed in AFI Catalog’s entry for the film.
How did John Hughes come up with the premise?
In a 2015 retrospective, TIME recounted Hughes’s story that the idea came to him while he was preparing for a vacation and making a list of things not to forget. He imagined what would happen if he left his child at home. TIME also reported that Hughes wrote eight pages of notes as the idea developed into a screenplay. This is Hughes’s recollection as reported by the magazine, not an independently documented account of every step.
Rank #2
- Fox Home Entertainment Home Alone Collection
“I was going away on vacation, and making a list of everything I didn’t want to forget. I thought, ‘Well, I’d better not forget my kids.’ Then I thought, ‘What if I left my 10-year-old son at home?’”
— John Hughes, quoted by TIME in 2015
Where can you watch Home Alone?
Availability depends on your country and the date you check, so the studio catalog does not establish that the film is currently streaming on a particular service. Its catalog documents DVD, Blu-ray and digital purchase or rental formats. A digital purchase is intended for viewing without a rental deadline; rentals may have time limits, so check the specific service’s terms. See the studio’s film page for its format information, then confirm local availability with a retailer or streaming service.
Is there a 4K edition, and what should buyers check?
20th Century Studios’ Japan catalog lists a 4K UHD edition bundled with Blu-ray, released in Japan on December 2, 2020. The page describes bonus material including a making-of feature, behind-the-scenes footage with Culkin, a stunt feature, deleted scenes, outtakes and other extras. For that particular edition, it lists English and Japanese audio and Japanese and English subtitles. Those details do not establish the contents, stock, price or compatibility of a package sold elsewhere. Check the local listing before buying.
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- Check whether the specific edition includes the bonus features and language options you want.
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The edition details above come from 20th Century Studios Japan’s product page.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- The McAllister Family Go On a Holiday To Florida. Kevin McAllister Gets Separated From His Family, And Manages To Get Himself Onto a Plane To New York Instead. There, He Checks Into the Best Hotel With His Father's Credit Card, And Sets Out To Enjoy Himself. Unfortunately, the Burglars He Had Foiled Before Were In New York After Being Released From Jail, And Had Plans To Rob the Biggest Toyshop In
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