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.
Directed by Chris Columbus
burglar
holiday
home
alone
family relationships
slapstick comedy
little boy
home invasion
precocious child
booby trap
home alone
suburban chicago
mischievous child
christmas
kids on their own
child rescue
burglars
mischievous
lighthearted
joyous
hilarious
enthusiastic
joyful
wet bandits
Rank
#10 in 1990·#1336 overall
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Cast
Macaulay Culkin
Kevin
Joe Pesci
Harry
Daniel Stern
Marv
John Heard
Peter
Roberts Blossom
Marley
Catherine O'Hara
Kate
Angela Goethals
Linnie
Devin Ratray
Buzz
Gerry Bamman
Uncle Frank
Hillary Wolf
Megan
John Candy
Gus Polinski
Larry Hankin
Officer Balzak
Crew
Chris Columbus
Director
John Hughes
Screenplay
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Raja Gosnell
Editor
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
John Hughes
Producer
Scott Martin Gershin
Sound Designer
Kevin Hearst
Sound Editor
Janet Hirshenson
Casting
Gary A. Hecker
Foley Mixer
Leslie Bricusse
Lyricist
Mark Radcliffe
First Assistant Director
Popular Reviews
17853 reviews
vi
10.0★ · 12/05/21
do you think the wet bandits ever explored each other's bodies
do you think the wet bandits ever explored each other's bodies
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Liam RPRO
7.5★ · 12/27/25
hilarious, fun, cozy
hilarious, fun, cozy
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Jacob LucibelloPRO
10.0★ · 12/23/25
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Eliza
9.8★ · 04/28/26
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Sam Buoscio
7.4★ · 12/27/25
A classic. @unclejack is an extra in the airport scenes so bonus points
A classic. @unclejack is an extra in the airport scenes so bonus points
