Home Alone facts for kids
Home Alone is a super funny American comedy movie from 1990. It's mostly set in Chicago, Illinois, but also mentions Paris. The movie was written by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus. It stars Macaulay Culkin as the main character, Kevin. Other famous actors like Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, and Catherine O'Hara are also in the film.
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The Story of Kevin
The movie is about an eight-year-old boy named Kevin McCallister. His big family is getting ready for a Christmas vacation to France. But in all the rush, they accidentally leave Kevin behind! He wakes up to an empty house and is super excited to be alone.
At first, Kevin loves being able to do whatever he wants. He eats ice cream, watches movies, and jumps on the bed. But soon, things get a little scary. Two clumsy burglars, Harry and Marv, are trying to rob houses in his neighborhood. They plan to break into Kevin's house too!
Kevin decides he has to protect his home. He sets up all sorts of clever and hilarious booby traps. Harry and Marv fall for almost every single one! They get hit with paint cans, slip on ice, and step on tricky toys.
In the end, Harry and Marv manage to catch Kevin in a vacant house. But Kevin's kind elderly neighbor, Old Man Marley, comes to the rescue! He uses his snow shovel to help Kevin, and the burglars are finally arrested. The next morning, on Christmas Day, Kevin's family returns home.
Meet the Characters
- Kevin McCallister (played by Macaulay Culkin): An eight-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind by his family. He learns to be brave and resourceful.
- Harry (played by Joe Pesci): One of the "Wet Bandits," a clumsy burglar who tries to rob Kevin's house.
- Marv (played by Daniel Stern): The other "Wet Bandit," Harry's equally clumsy partner.
- Old Man Marley (played by Roberts Blossom): Kevin's elderly neighbor. Kevin is initially scared of him, but Marley turns out to be a kind and helpful friend.
- Kate McCallister (played by Catherine O'Hara): Kevin's mom, who tries everything to get back home to him.
Sequels and Success
Home Alone was a huge hit when it came out. It made a lot of money and was very popular with audiences. The movie was even nominated for two big awards: Best Original Score (for its music) and Best Original Song.
Because it was so popular, there were several sequel movies:
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992): This movie brought back most of the original cast, including Macaulay Culkin. Kevin gets lost in New York City and meets Harry and Marv again!
- Home Alone 3 (1997): This film had a new main character and different villains.
- Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House (2002): This was a made-for-television movie.
- Home Alone 5: The Holiday Heist (2012): Another made-for-television movie with new characters.
The Music of Home Alone
The famous composer John Williams wrote the music for Home Alone and Home Alone 2. He also wrote music for movies like Star Wars and Harry Potter. The movie also features some well-known Christmas songs that help make it feel extra festive.
See also
In Spanish: Home Alone para niños
