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A Balasaur Score of 72 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, Metacritic 63/100. Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do. The highest scoring of the 4 titles in its series. Streaming on Disney+.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes66%
Metacritic63/100
Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do.
12,835 audience votes
Key crew
- Chris ColumbusDirector
- John HughesScreenplay
- John WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Macaulay CulkinKevin
- Joe PesciHarry
- Daniel SternMarv
- John HeardPeter
- Roberts BlossomMarley
- Catherine O'HaraKate
- Angela GoethalsLinnie
- Devin RatrayBuzz
- Gerry BammanUncle Frank
- Hillary WolfMegan
- John CandyGus Polinski
- Larry HankinOfficer Balzak
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Themes
burglarholidayhomealonefamily relationshipsslapstick comedylittle boyhome invasionprecocious childbooby traphome alonesuburban chicago
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