Guide Note

Home Alone is a series of four movies about the misadventures of a young boy who has been stranded by his parents. The first two films are about the McCallister family. The third film is about a new family, the Pruitts. The fourth film, a television special, is once again about the McCallisters, but with a new set of actors.

Fast Facts

1. Director: Chris Columbus
2. Release Date: November 16, 1990
3. Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara, Roberts Blossom, John Candy
4. Producer: John Hughes
5. Screenwriter: John Hughes
6. Distributor: 20th Century Fox
7. MPAA rating: PG
8. Run time: 103 minutes
9. Budget: $15,000,000
10. U.S. box office earnings: $281,493,907
11. Awards: American Comedy Award, BMI Film Music Award, British Comedy Award, Kids Choice Award, Young Artist Award
12. Tagline: "When Kevin's family left for vacation, they forget one minor detail: Kevin. But don't worry... He cooks. He cleans. He kicks some butt!"

Home Alone stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister. He gets left behind by his family while they fly to Paris for the holiday season. While his family is away two thieves try to break into the home and little Kevin must find a way to foil them.

• Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
• Home Alone 3
• Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House

• "This is my house, I have to defend it."—Kevin McCallister

• "You guys give up yet? Or are you thirsty for more?"—Kevin McCallister

• "This house is so full of people it makes me sick. When I grow up and get married, I'm living alone. "—Kevin McCallister

• "Bless this highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold it on sale. Amen."—Kevin McCallister

Macaulay Culkin | Joe Pesci | Scarlett Johansson | Dennis the Menace | I Am Legend Home Alone Trailer Remix | Chris Columbus | Daniel Stern | Alex D. Linz