Home Alone (1990)
📌 Available on Disney+ and Netflix and Apple TV🛡️ Parental guidance PG
📖 Story
A child's accidental solitude becomes an unexpectedly thrilling journey when two burglars target his home on Christmas Eve. Home Alone captures the raw vulnerability and surprising resourcefulness of a boy forced to protect what matters most, transforming his childhood haven into a battleground of wit and determination. Behind the laugh-out-loud setpieces lies a touching story about family, belonging, and discovering courage when it's needed most.
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Chaotic comedy
88
Excellent match
EnergyRising and charged
ToneTense and mysterious
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Parental guidance
📌 MPAA
Suitable for family viewing with some guidance.
Runtime
103 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorChris Columbus
WritingJohn Hughes
CastMacaulay CulkinJoe PesciDaniel SternJohn HeardRoberts Blossom
ProductionJohn HughesScott M. RosenfeltTarquin GotchMark Levinson
MusicJohn WilliamsGary A. HeckerDino DiMuro
CinematographyJulio MacatJoe TomkoDon Smetzer
Where to watch Home Alone
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Now available through 23 official offers on 4 platforms
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✅ 23 official offers🎬 4 platforms🌍 May vary by country
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23 platforms available · Prices may vary by country
✨Availability Snapshot23 offers
Home Alone is currently listed across official watch options including Disney+, Netflix, Apple TV and Prime Video.
Subscription access may be available through Disney+ and Netflix, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Apple TV. Purchase starts from 4.99 USD on Apple TV.
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📺Providers4🎟️Lowest rent3.49 GBP🛒Lowest buy4.99 USD
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🏆Historic outlier26.5x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base
The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.
Quick pulse
Historic commercial outlier
💹 Return multiple: 26.5x📈 ROI: +2,548%🧾 Historic outlier
💰Budget
$18M18 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$476.7M476.7 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🏆Commercial gap
+$458.7M+458.7 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🏆Return multiple
26.5x26.5x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Relative map for a low-budget outlier
Relative scale — outlier figures
Budget: $18M • Revenue: $476.7M • Commercial gap: +$458.7M ROI +2,548%
This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Return multiple is far above normal blockbuster ranges.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Macaulay Culkin
Kevin
Joe Pesci
Harry
Daniel Stern
Marv
John Heard
Peter
Roberts Blossom
Marley
Catherine O'Hara
Kate
Angela Goethals
Linnie
Devin Ratray
Buzz
Show the rest of the cast
Gerry Bamman
Uncle Frank
Hillary Wolf
Megan
John Candy
Gus Polinski
Larry Hankin
Officer Balzak
Michael C. Maronna
Jeff
Kristin Minter
Heather
Director: Chris Columbus
❓ FAQ
Short, focused questions that help you decide quickly without repeating details already shown above.
1Where can I watch Home Alone?
The film is available on multiple platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Apple TV. You can choose the platform available in your country and subscribe to watch the movie in high quality.
2Is Home Alone suitable for children?
Yes, the film is a family comedy designed specifically for families and children. It tells the story of an eight-year-old boy, making it appropriate for family viewing.
3What is the duration of Home Alone?
The film's duration is 103 minutes, approximately one hour and forty minutes. This length is ideal for focused viewing without fatigue.
4Who directed Home Alone?
The film was directed by Chris Columbus and released in 1990. It became one of the most famous family films in cinema history.
5Who stars in Home Alone?
Young actor Macaulay Culkin leads the film in the main child role, alongside other actors such as Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Roberts Blossom.
6What is Home Alone about?
The film tells the story of an eight-year-old boy in a Chicago suburb who is accidentally left alone at home, transforming this into an exciting comedic adventure filled with humor and excitement.
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