Home Alone

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Home Alone is the highly successful and beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin Macaulay Culkin who 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 alone," he learns to fend for himself and, eventually has to protect his house against two bumbling burglars Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern who are planning to rob every house in Kevin's suburban Chicago neighborhood. Though the film's slapstick ending may be somewhat ...
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Overview

Home Alone is the highly successful and beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin Macaulay Culkin who 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 alone," he learns to fend for himself and, eventually has to protect his house against two bumbling burglars Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern who are planning to rob every house in Kevin's suburban Chicago neighborhood. Though the film's slapstick ending may be somewhat violent, Culkin's charming presence helped the film become one of the most successful ever at the time of its release.
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide - Lucia Bozzola
After shifting from his 1980s teen cycle to general family dysfunction in Uncle Buck (1989), writer/producer John Hughes unexpectedly hit the blockbuster jackpot with the family comedy Home Alone (1990). Placing precocious Uncle Buck supporting player Macaulay Culkin center stage, the Chris Columbus-directed portrayal of a clever eight-year-old accidentally left behind by his vacationing family swiftly moves from the expected forays into ice cream gorging and late-night TV to an extended, Rube Goldbergian defense of his well-appointed suburban home from a couple of dim-witted burglars. With Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern executing some overly painful slapstick as the thwarted criminals, a number of critics objected to scenes of "cartoonish" violence that were a bit too intense, but Culkin's easy, wide-eyed charm won over audiences. The unheralded, inexpensive Christmas-season release went on to become a sleeper hit and one of the highest-grossing comedies of all time, turning Culkin into the top child star of the early '90s. Culkin also starred in the highly popular sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), but by the time the franchise got around to Home Alone 3 (1997), the thrill -- and Culkin -- was gone.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/29/2002
  • UPC: 024543056829
  • Original Release: 1990

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  • Source: 20th Century Fox
  • Format: VHS

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Macaulay Culkin Kevin McCallister
Joe Pesci Harry
Daniel Stern Marv
Catherine O'Hara Kate McCallister
John Heard Peter McCallister
Roberts Blossom Marley
John Candy Gus Polinski
Gerry Bamman Uncle Frank
Gerry Becker Officer #1
Mark Beltzman Stosh
Billie Bird Woman at Airport
Edward Bruzan Polka Band Member
Kenneth Hudson Campbell Santa Claus
Daiana Campeanu Sandra
Frank R. Cernugel , Polka Band Member
Jedediah Cohen Rod
Victor Cole Officer
Tracy Connor Check Out Girl
Kieran Culkin Fuller
Hope Davis French Ticket Agent
Monica Devereux Flight Attendant
Matt Doherty Steffan
Bill Erwin Man at Airport
Richard J. Firfer Store Manager
Ralph Foody Johnny, 1st Gangster
Angela Goethals Linnie McCallister
Michael Guido Snakes, 2nd Gangster
Larry Hankin Officer Balzak
Michael Hansen Airport Driver
John Hardy Polka Band Member
Janet Hirshenson
Jane Jenkins
Kate Johnson Police Operator
Eddie Korosa , Polka Band Member
Sandra Macat Santa's Elf
Lynn Mansbach French Woman
Michael C. Maronna Jeff McCallister
Kristen Minter Heather
Senta Moses Tracy
Robert Okrzesik Polka Band Member
Jim Ortlieb Herb, Drugstore Clerk
Clarke P.Devereux Officer Devereux
Peter Pantaleo Airport Driver
Leo Perion Polka Band Member
Porscha Radcliffe Cousin
Devin Ratray Buzz McCallister
Jim Ryan Stock Boy
Jean-Claude Sciore French Gate Agent
Dianne B. Shaw Airline Counter Person
Peter Siragusa Lineman
Anna Slotky Brook
Virginia Smith Georgette
Terrie Snell Aunt Leslie
Ray Toler Uncle Rod
Vince Waidzulis Polka Band Member
Ann Whitney Drugstore Clerk
Alan Wilder Scranton Ticket Agent
Jeffrey Wiseman Mitch Murphy
Hillary Wolf Megan McCallister
Dan Charles Zulcoski Pizza Boy
Technical Credits
Chris Columbus Director
James Alexander Sound/Sound Designer
Karen Fletcher-Trujillo Set Decoration/Design
William Fosser Set Decoration/Design
Raja Gosnell Editor
Tarquin Gotch Executive Producer, Producer
Fred Hice Stunts
Jay Hurley Costumes/Costume Designer
John Hughes Producer, Screenwriter
Mark Levinson Executive Producer, Producer
Julio Macat Cinematographer
Angela Morley Musical Arrangement
John Muto Production Designer
Kenny Myers Makeup
Kimberly Phillips Makeup
Bill Purcell Special Effects
Mark A. Radcliffe Associate Producer
Scott Rosenfelt Executive Producer, Producer
Dan Webster Art Director
John Williams [composer] Score Composer
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    One of the best Christmas movies ever!

    I saw "Home Alone" when it first came out in 1990,and just watched it again on this new DVD.It hasn't dated one bit.The movie is as fresh,funny,and appealing as ever.Seeing it again made me remember that it's also very touching as well,especially in the church scene with Kevin and Mr.Marley.The cast is wonderful.Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern are a hoot.Catherine O'Hara and John Heard are delightful.And it's easy to see why the film made Macaulay Culkin a star-what a talented cutie he was!John Hughes' script is hilarious and sometimes quite moving.Chris Columbus's direction is perfect,and he shows a particular talent for getting the best from his actors.The movie looks and sounds better than ever(Fox did a brilliant job with the transfer).John Williams wraps it all up in one of his loveliest and most memorable scores.The main theme,"Somewhere In My Memory",is one of his most beautiful melodies."Home Alone"is a holiday comedy classic.Sit back and enjoy!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 1, 2011

    I Also Recommend:

    Hung for the Holidays
    Invincible
    A Twisted Christmas
    Star Wars Trilogy [6 Disc]
    Mr. Hankey's South Park Christmas Album

    this movie is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    this movie rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Good Title.

    Absolutely one of the very best movies ever made. This is one movie I could watch over and over and now I can with this DVD.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Family Favorite

    Both our boys have loved this movie (and are 11 years apart); we've gotten lots of milage out of it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    OMG

    When you see this movie, it kind of makes you want to be Kevin. A great movie with family love. So upset there's not a book.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    SWEET

    This is a great Christmas movie! It's November and I'm watching it! Way to go:reccommended

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A holiday classic!

    When I saw this movie 16 years ago, I told friends I thought it was destined to become a holiday classic -- maybe not gaining "It's A Wonderful Life" or "A Christmas Story" status, but certainly high up there. Loaded with slapstick and gushy sentiment, it's just sheer fun for the child-hero in us all.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 14, 2005

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    HOME ALONE IS ONE OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE MOVIES OF ALL TIME! It is hilarious, and Macauley Culkin is adorable. I've seen this movie so many times since I was a little kid, and it truly never gets old. Home Alone is a Christmas Classic. Five Stars.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OUT THERe

    This is one of the best movies out there! Classical! So go ahead, WATCH IT! ~ HOME ALONe

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Funny!!

    Home Alone is about the funniest movie I have ever seen! It made me laugh so hard and long I almost couldn't stop laughing. I recomend this movie along with Home Alone 2 to any one who likes to laugh at movies.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    I never laughed so hard!

    This movie made me laugh harder then any other movie all time! Still funny after 12 years!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    greatest movie ever

    the actors is what makes this movie a great movie especially the bad guys in the movie played by daniel stern and joe pescie. what also makes this a great movie is the fact that the whole family can watch it and have fun while laughing non-stop at the hilarious pranks that mcaughlyculcin pulls on are bad guys in short i think who ever watches this movie will want to watch it again and again.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    An Awesome Movie

    All i can say is that this is one of my all time favorite movies!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A classic that continues to age well.

    This is the kind of movie that everyone loves. The kids love to watch it with their parents when they're young, although they won't admit it during their tennage years. However, when they return from college, you know it is a good movie when they sit down again with the parents and watch it again, every Christmas.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    One of the best movies

    Home Alone to me is a classic. I have seen this film multiple times and it still made laugh each time I saw it. Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern are hilarious and Macauley is adorable in the movie. This is a great movie for all ages. It's the best comedy I've seen that's made laugh over and over again!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    This is an AWESOME movie!

    This movie has to be the best movie of all time, I think I'm going to die! It has all the best kinky pranks (I tried them on my mom after seeing this movie) and it was funny. I think that this carrot deserves an extraspecial gordonzille trofey!!! YAY. boom.=your mom kinky

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    HOME ALONE LO MAXIMO!!!

    PARA MI EN ESPECIAL HOME ALONE ES LA MEJOR PELICULA DE TODO LOS TIEMPO LA HE VISTO APRXIMADAMENTE UNAS 50 VECES... ES SIMPLEMEMTE LO MEJOR AL PUNTO DE Q LA VEO TODO LOS DIAS Y NO ME INCOMODA.... HAVE SEEN 50 TIME IN MY ALL LIFE ITS THE BEST MOVIE.... YEAH!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A Classic! Home Alone

    This will be a classic for years to come! I believe it will be classified with classics such as The Sound of Music and Mary Poppin's. Every year on the 24th of December, my brother and I order a plain cheese pizza and watch Home Alone!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Excellenet , Brozash

    It is simply great experience to see such a movie expecially for the children. I like it I like it I think there is no person who don't like. It's great, it's brilliant, magnificent. i can't explain it in a word.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Great!

    When the McCalister family rushes out the door in a big hurry to catch a plane to Parris, it seems that Kevin was forgotten. Now he has the place to himself, but danger is just around the corner. A really funny movie, and definately one to own!

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