Home Alone (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1990, Home Alone is a comedy and family film directed by Chris Columbus, running about 103 minutes. “A family comedy without the family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sights on Kevin's house, the plucky kid stands ready to defend his territory. By planting booby traps galore, adorably mischievous Kevin stands his ground as his frantic mother attempts to race home before Christmas Day.
Who’s in it. Home Alone stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, Joe Pesci as Harry Lyme, Daniel Stern as Marv Murchins and John Heard as Peter McCallister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Home Alone has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $476.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home Alone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home Alone tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home Alone (1990)?
- In US, Home Alone is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Home Alone worth watching?
- Home Alone holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Home Alone?
- Home Alone stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard and Catherine O'Hara.
- When was Home Alone released?
- Home Alone was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.