Kevin McCallister is the protagonist in the movie Home Alone.
Home Alone is a Christmas-themed family comedy movie directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes. The movie was released on November 16, 1990, and revolved around Kevin McCallister who accidentally gets left behind when his large family rushes to catch a flight to Paris for Christmas. While initially Kevin is shown to be enjoying his freedom, his fun turns into a mission of survival when two burglars, Harry and Marv, set their eyes on his house to rob it. As the story continues we see Kevin set up a series of elaborate and hilarious booby traps to protect his house, ultimately capturing the robbers.
Home Alone has been one of the most popular Christmas movies to date earning various accolades and awards. Among various awards, the most notable ones the movie has received are one British Comedy Award, one Golden Screen Award, and one Kids' Choice Award, among others. The movie was also nominated 2 times for the Golden Globe Awards.
What happened to Kevin in Home Alone?
The McCallister family left Kevin at home amidst the hustle and bustle of packing for their trip. In the film due to a power outage, Kevin’s parents along with his family wake up late, leading to chaos and confusion on the day of traveling. Along with this, Kevin’s cousin made a mistake during the headcount making the family believe that they were all together.
However, in the film, Kevin believed that his family had disappeared after he wished for it to happen a day before their trip. The first one to realize that Kevin was missing from the trip was his mother Kate (played by Catherine O’Hara).
Who played Kevin in Home Alone?
Kevin McCallister was played by then-child actor Macaulay Culkin. The American actor and musician began his career as a child actor and was considered to be one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s. Culkin made his acting debut through the 1985 film The Midnight Hour which was a TV film. His film debut was made through the 1988 film Rocket Gibraltar.
However, it was through Home Alone that Macaulay Culkin gained the limelight. With the movie being a hit amongst the audience, Culkin rose to fame. The actor is also known for working in movies and shows such as My Girl, Richie Rich, The Nutcracker, Saved, Sex and Breakfast, The Pagemaster, Robot Chicken, Frasier, Will & Grace, etc.
Is there a sequel to Home Alone?
Yes, there is a sequel to the hallmark Christmas film, Home Alone. Released on November 20, 1992, Home Alone 2 once again revolves around Kevin getting lost - this time while on a trip with his family. The film is set again in the holiday season of Christmas where the McCallister family, this time along with Kevin, reach the airport for their flight to Florida. While all the remaining family members successfully board their flight to Florida, Kevin gets mixed up in the crowd, ending up alone in New York City.
Having his father’s credit card, Kevin’s stay in the city turned into a luxury, with him checking into the Plaza Hotel and enjoying the city's attractions. While he is enjoying the time of his life, he runs into Harry and Marv, the first movie's antagonists, who are plotting a holiday heist. As the story continues, Kevin, again with his devises ingenious traps puts a stopper in Harry and Marv’s schemes and befriends a kindhearted pigeon lady in the park who helps him appreciate the spirit of Christmas, ultimately reuniting with his worried family.
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FAQs about Home Alone
The Home Alone house used in the movie is located at 671 Lincoln Ave. in Winnetka, Illinois, in the United States.
Kevin has 4 siblings in Home Alone namely Buzz, Jeff, Megan, and Linnie.
Kevin’s parents in Home Alone are known by the names Peter and Kate McCallister.
