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Home Alone (1990)

Home Alone
Home Alone
PG
Comedy
Family

Release Date
November 16, 1990
Director
Chris Columbus
Runtime
103
Main Genre
Comedy
Writers
John Hughes
Tagline
A Family Comedy Without The Family

Summary

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.

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