Home Alone
A family comedy without the family.
ComedyFamilyburglarholidayhomealonefamily relationshipsslapstick comedylittle boyhome invasionprecocious childbooby traphome alonesuburban chicago
A joyful, high-energy Christmas comedy that balances slapstick mayhem with genuine warmth about family and belonging.
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.
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