Home Alone
Running time103 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglishBudget$18 millionBox office$476.7 millionHome Alone is a 1990 American written and produced by and directed. The film stars,. The story follows eight year old (Macaulay Culkin) who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to for their vacation. Kevin initially relishes being home alone, but he soon has to contend with two: Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern).Culkin was nominated for the, and the film was nominated for two:, which was written by, and for 'Somewhere in My Memory'. After its release, Home Alone became the highest-grossing live-action comedy film of all time in the United States and held the record worldwide until it was overtaken by in 2011. For nearly three decades, the film was also the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time until it was surpassed by in 2018. Despite the mixed critical reception upon its initial release, Home Alone has been hailed as a holiday classic among audiences and is often ranked as one of the.Home Alone spawned a successful film franchise with four (two theatrical and two made-for-television), including the 1992 film, which is the only Home Alone sequel to have most of the original cast reprising their roles.
Contents.Plot The McCallister family is preparing to spend Christmas in Paris, gathering at Peter and Kate's home in a on the night before their departure, while a burglar disguised as a cop is in the house, getting information about every house in the neighborhood. Peter and Kate's youngest son, Kevin, is the subject of ridicule by his older siblings. Later, Kevin accidentally ruins the family dinner and their flight tickets to Paris after a scuffle with his older brother Buzz, resulting in him getting sent to the of the house as punishment. He berates Kate and wishes that his family would disappear. During the night, heavy winds cause damage to the power lines; the resulting resets the alarm clocks and causes the family to oversleep. In the confusion and rush to get to the airport, Kevin is accidentally left behind.Kevin wakes to find the house empty and, thinking that his wish has come true, is overjoyed with his newfound freedom. However, he soon becomes frightened by his next door neighbor, Old Man Marley, who is rumored to be a who murdered his own family in 1958, as well as the 'Wet Bandits', Harry and Marv, a pair of burglars who have been breaking into other vacant houses in the neighborhood and have targeted the McCallisters' house.
Kevin tricks them into thinking that his family is still home, forcing them to put their plans on hold. Kate realizes mid-flight that Kevin was left behind, and upon arrival in Paris, the family discovers that all flights for the next two days are booked. Peter and the rest of the family stays in his brother's apartment in Paris while Kate manages to get a flight back to the United States, but only gets as far as. She attempts to book a flight to Chicago, but again, everything is booked. Unable to accept this, Kate is overheard by Gus Polinski, the lead member of a traveling polka band, who offers to let her travel with them to Chicago on their way to in a moving van, which she gratefully accepts.Meanwhile, Harry and Marv finally realize that Kevin is home alone, and on Christmas Eve, Kevin overhears them discussing plans to break into his house that night.
Kevin starts to miss his family and asks the local impersonator if he could bring his family back for Christmas. He goes to church and watches a perform, then meets Old Man Marley, who dispels the rumors about him.
He points out his granddaughter in the choir, whom he never gets to meet as he and his son are estranged; Kevin suggests that he should reconcile with his son.Kevin returns home and rigs the house with to thwart the burglars. Harry and Marv break in and spring the traps, suffering various injuries, but refuse to give up. While the duo pursues Kevin around the house, he calls the police and flees, luring them into a neighboring home which they previously broke into. Harry and Marv ambush him and prepare to get their revenge, but Marley intervenes and hits them with his snow shovel, knocking them unconscious. The police arrive and arrest Harry and Marv, having identified all the houses they broke into due to Marv's destructive characteristic of flooding them.On Christmas Day, Kevin is disappointed to find that his family is still gone. He then hears Kate enter the house and call for him; they reconcile and are soon joined by Peter, Buzz, Jeff, Megan, and Linnie, who waited in Paris until they could obtain a direct flight to Chicago, while the rest of the McCallisters stayed in Paris. Kevin keeps silent about his encounter with Harry and Marv, although Peter finds Harry's knocked-out gold tooth.
Kevin then observes Marley reuniting with his son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Marley notices Kevin, and the pair wave to each other. Buzz suddenly yells, ' Kevin, what did you do to my room?!' At which point Kevin runs off.Cast. The Home Alone house in.Principal photography was from February 14 to May 8, 1990. The film's stunts also created tension for the crew during shooting. Columbus said, 'Every time the stunt guys did one of those stunts it wasn't funny.
We'd watch it, and I would just pray that the guys were alive.' Stunts were originally prepared with safety harnesses, but because of their visibility on camera, the film's final stunts were performed without them. According to Buzzfeed, an injury had occurred between Pesci and Culkin during one of the rehearsals where 'Harry tries to bite off Kevin's finger.' Culkin still has the scar.Some scenes were shot in a three-story single-family house located at 671 Lincoln Avenue in the village of where Hughes's previous films, and had also been shot. The kitchen in the film was, along with the main staircase, basement, attic and most of the first floor landing. The house's dining room, and all the downstairs rooms (excluding the kitchen) were duplicated on a sound stage to allow more room for equipment and crew. The house was built in 1920 and features five bedrooms, a fully converted attic, a detached double garage, and a greenhouse.
The tree house in the back yard was built specifically for the film and dismantled after filming ended.The scenes inside the church were shot at Grace Episcopal Church in.For the, Angels with Filthy Souls (a parody of the 1938 crime film ), shooting took only one day. To create the illusion that the film was a 1940s, the scene was filmed with black-and-white negative film and Johnny's office used authentic items from that era.In May 2011, the house was listed for sale at $2.4 million; it sold in March 2012 for $1.585 million.
The 1990 John Hughes movie Home Alone made both Macaulay Culkin and the red-brick Georgian-style Colonial his character Kevin lived in famous.It remains one of the most popular and beloved movie houses ever, so it’s pretty big news that it’s on the market in Winnetka, Illinois.Let’s take a look back at the house and the sets they designed for the movie 20+ years ago.The “Home Alone” HouseDirector Christopher Columbus talks in the DVD commentary about recreating the second-story interiors of the house on a sound stage in a high school gymnasium. (More info.). Columbus says, “We needed to cast a house that would work for the stunts and also a house that was visually appealing and, if this makes sense, warm and menacing at the same time. It’s the kind of house if you were a kid it would be fun to be left home alone.”I’ve wanted a back staircase leading to my kitchen ever since I saw this one in the movie:Christopher Columbus says the neighbors were “extremely cooperative” during filming.It was a low-budget film, so they couldn’t afford to build a (fake) exterior of the house on a separate sound stage.That meant all the stunts that happened outside of the house happened at night:“We would be shooting from like 5:30 at night to 6 in the morning.
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I think that the lights and the actors shouting, and me yelling ‘Action!’ probably got on a few peoples’ nerves.”The Real “Home Alone” House Floor Plan: The house has 3 stories and 5 bedrooms.Someone had some fun with the listing description for the “Home Alone” house:This is the perfect Christmas home on so many degrees. Firstly, it has many large rooms perfect for filling with Christmas decorations and booby traps. The front door has a handle that could potentially be used to burn a home-invaders hand.In addition, one could spray water on the stairs in Ofer to make it slippery. There is a doggy door, however rather than for dogs it could be used to shoot a BB gun through. This house also has a back door through which if a home-invader tried to open, one could rig a blowtorch to burn their head.There is an attic, perfect for sending a small child after having acted like a jerk. Beautiful bathrooms with aftershave.
A gorgeous television that plays mafia movies not appropriate for children.There is a grand kitchen perfect for hosting large family pizza parties. The master bedroom has a beautiful king-sized bed, suited for jumping.As mentioned before, this is a perfect Christmas house and could be decorated as such. There is a large grandfather clock in the dining room to look at whilst eating Mac and cheese.Sarah, whose aunt and uncle owned the house, answered some of my burning questions:They were approached about having the movie filmed there and declined at first, but changed their minds when asked again.That same staircase was used by all of the cast, the same wallpaper in each room, for years!
It has just recently been painted within the last couple years.Now, the secret to the kitchen stairs. They exist, but not going up. They actually go down, to a basement.They covered the opening going downstairs and made flooring for the film, and put a fake staircase going up.If you notice in the first movie, shots looking towards the staircase in the foyer, you can see to the right in the back, the opening to the kitchen, as well as the “fake” staircase.BUT in the second movie, looking in that same direction, up the foyer staircase, towards the back to the right, you clearly see a door with hinges that lead into the kitchen. With no visible staircase.
My uncle did not want another floor put over his basement opening for the 2nd filming.There is also no entry way to the basement from outside. The production dug that and put it in for filming only, then buried and covered it back up afterward.It is true, a lot of filming took place on a soundstage, but that is ONLY for the upstairs scenes.All scenes that took place on the first floor were most certainly filmed in the actual home.The whole crew actually stayed in the house for months with my Aunt Uncle & cousin. Even Mac stayed there. It was an amazing experience.(Thanks, Sarah!)After looking through the listing photos, I’m amazed by how different the house looks without the red and green accents, as well as all the patterned wallpapers it had in the movie.Listing agent Marissa Hopkins of Coldwell Banker says, “The $2.4 million isn’t just because of its cinematic history. It really is a residential masterpiece.” For photos and information about 671 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois, check and the. UPDATE: The house sold for $1.585 million in 2012. Visit my to see the other movies I’ve featured, listed A-Z.
Oh, Juliayou are a girl after my own heart! I ADORED this house and the movie, I watch H.A. 1 and 2 every Christmas as well as many times throughout the year. I would absolutely buy this for $2 mill, this is a house that’s WORTH the asking price. What a fabulous, timeless exteriorI would stick a little bronze statue out there and order Little Nero’s Pizza (do they exist?;) ) just to see them knock it overlol! I loved the wallpapers, they add a depth and warmth that paint can’t match in such a grande dame of a house.
The french doors and wide mouldings.amazing, but while the choice of paint color is nice, the house just looks cold and stark now. I find the new kitchen to be absolutely dreadful, it looks completely out of place in a house of this magnitude (I know, don’t hold back, Shabby, tell us how you REALLY feellol!). The furnishings were so much nicer in the movie, too. Overall, I’m disappointed in that the house as it is now, doesn’t live up to the movie.but the potential is there to make it a wonderful, cozy home.
Wouldn’t you love to be able to say “Go to the 3rd floor and don’t come down until you can behave!” Personally, I’d have sent uncle Frank up there. Your sentiments mirror mine.
My realization (mentioned in a previous posting) that the kitchen stairs were fake, along with many other aspects, is quite shocking.The wallpaper and furnishings used in the movie are timeless. If I had the means to purchase the house, I’d make it look as it did in the movie.As far as Uncle Frank goes, I can’t imagine talking to a child as he did to Kevin. The fact that parents Kate and Peter did nothing to deter it still baffles me!
I wonder what was going on in the headspace of the screenwriter on that day.susie says. Where to start? I love the updated decor! It is beautiful.
I especially love that sliding door that leads from the eating/breakfast room to the porch. While I’m not a huge fan of the red items in the master bedroom, I love the rest. The carpet and the wallpaper are so beautiful. The only room I don’t actually like is the dining room. I’m not a huge fan of the wallpaper or any of the furniture in that room.
The kitchen is one other room that I’m not the biggest fan of, but it’s still beautiful. I just don’t really like white cabinetry as much and I’d have used a different tile on the backsplash.
The best thing about the house though, in my opinion? Okay, the best two things? The floors – they are AMAZING – and the staircase. I love the staircase but I’m surprised they don’t have any sort of furniture at the landing.
And is it just something with the camera, or is the staircase in the movie (soundstage/gym) actually built wider than the staircase in the actual house?.Deb says. I think most, if not all, of the shots used in the foyer were done on a set.That is not the houses’ actual staircase that is used throughout the film.
The stairs in the movie are most definitely wider. Note how wide the upstairs hallway is in the movie still when compared with the real estate photos. Other features that don’t add up are the much higher pitch of the ceiling (hall floor) above the kitchen door and (this is keysomething I’ve always been aware of) the portion of banister on the landing in front of the window (real estate photo) is curved and much shorter than the banister shown in the movie.Ya, I’ve watched this movie A LOT!;-D.cherylk says. OK, my favorites:1. The floorplan (thank you for including it! It’s greatbut I agree, where’s the awesome staircase like in the movie??).2. The colors are better in the old house (I agree againthe movie is dated by certain elements like the wallpaper and the green tile in the kitchen, etc., but it is SUCH a warm and cozy house!).
The colors of the old (movie) house are so warm and happy.3. The commenter ShabbyChick, above. She sounds like she’s watched the show as much as I havewhich is at least 2-3x/year since it came out!
I have that whole thing memorized! Now I watch it, partly for the funny dialogue and mostly for the lovely house!.polly dove says.
Im so glad I came upon this website! I am very very familiar with the famous “home alone” house because My Aunt and Uncle have owned it. They were approached about having the movie filmed there and declined at first, but changed their minds when asked again. I hear a lot of you ask about the stairs in the kitchen as well as thoughts that the foyer in the movie isnt the actual one in the home well it is! The foyer does look a bit smaller now in present day then in the movie.
That is because of a number of reasons. The first being that my Aunt has had the stair rug changed twice since the movie was filmed. The width of it now is much shorter then the original version. Giving it a shorter look all together. The second is that it has a lot to do with the angle they held the camera for scenes. But believe me, that same staircase was used by all of the cast, the same wallpaper in each room, for years!!
It has just recently been painted within the last couple years. I have to agree, I miss the old way, because not only did I love the movie, but it reminded me of my childhood. Family Christmases and Thanksgiving were always held there. Now, the secret to the kitchen stairs. They exist, but not going up. They actually go down, to a basement.
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They covered the opening going downstairs and made flooring for the film, and put a fake staircase going up. If you notice in the first movie, shots looking towards the staircase in the foyer, you can see to the right in the back, the opening to the kitchen, as well as the “fake” staircase. BUT in the second movie, looking in that same direction, up the foyer staircase, towards the back to the right, you clearly see a door with hinges that lead into the kitchen. With no visible staircase. My uncle did not want another floor put over his basement opening for the 2nd filming. They didnt push for it because not much was going to be filmed there anyways. There is also no entry way to the basement from outside.
The production dug that and put it in for filming only, then buried and covered it back up afterward. You have to remember, the kitchen has been remodeled. But unlike a lot of people, Ive been in the home millions of times and can still make out where everything used to be. Looking towards the oven, that would be the wall where the original refrigerator was,right in front of the famous (fake stairs)the wall to the right of that, would be the length of the long counter, where you can see the bar stools in the movie. The famous door with doggy door, would be up against the glass windows and doors.
It is true, a lot of filming took place on a soundstage, but that is ONLY for the upstairs scenes. All scenes that took place on the bottom floor, were most certainly filmed in the actual home. I can guarantee. The whole crew actually stayed in the house for months with my Aunt Uncle & cousin. Even Mac stayed there.
It was an amazing experience. The photos that were taken recently, have been staged because the house is now for sale. My Uncle just moved out so I can no longer go to take photos, but I can dig through some holiday photos and show you what the house looked like with a real family there for the holidays if you would like?.hookedonhouses says. Its so funny that so many people are in love with this home, I cant name a day where people are not parked across the street taking photos. Its truly iconic. Im sad to see it leave the family, but it is a very large place for just two people to live. I have heard the rumors of a Home Alone 5 staring Mac as an adult with his son being left behind.
I have no idea how true these rumors are, Ive read about it a few times online. I joked with my uncle about how maybe he should keep the home just a little longer in hopes that they might bring the 5th movie back to the home. He chuckled, but I dont think he is ready to deal with that amount of energy around again. It was very hectic, yet fun. Im in college now, I wont be back home until the Holidays. I will look through my Mom’s albums and get back to you next month 🙂.Brianna says.
Ok I think I have it figured out! The screen porch off of the kitchen is actually what was used as the kitchen in the movie. The Kitchen was never actually used. In an interview with the owners they said that their screen porch was covered with fake brick walls for the shots of the back of the house.
They also said a fake basement stairway was dug underneath the screen porch for the basement stair scenes. The basement scenes were all filmed on a soundstage in a gymnasium. I know this because I watched the extras on the dvd. It shows Macaulay Culkin next to the furnace in a huge gymnasium set.
I have taken screenshots two photos. One was from a video showing the house on a reality website.
Its shows the screen porch. The other is a screen shot from the movie which clearly shows that the “kitchen door” in the movie was actually built in their screen house. There is also a paved little sidewalk up to the screen door which is scene in the movie going up to the “kitchen door” The same step can be seen as in the movie where he drops the pizza off. If you look at the windows and stuff in the pictures, they add up evenly.
In the interview the couple also states that all of the insides were redone for the movie. Although they did have wallpaper at the time, it is not the wallpaper you see in the movie.
They wanted the movie to be very Christmas themed so the film crew covered their walls in a styrofoam board and then wallpapered on top of that. This is how they were able to have the exact same wallpaper used for the scenes filmed in the gymnasium. Also stated is that while filming home alone 2 they came back and wallpapered again for that 2nd movie to make sure everything matched up. Noticed in Home alone 2 there is no 2nd stairway in the kitchen. That is because the real kitchen was filmed on a soundstage.
I read Sarah’s comment saying everything filmed on sounstage were only the upstairs scenes. On the dvd special edition there is a thing called “mac cam” where macaulay culkin was handed a small camera to walk around set with.
You can clearly see some of the downstairs stuff built right onto that gymnasium. The owners say that the only scenes filmed in the house were 1. The dining room scene 2. The fireplace livingroom scene 3. The stairway scene where mac is yelling over that he will live alone when he grows up and 4. The sled scene (somewhat) They layed a flat surface for macaulay culkin to slide down (slowly) and then edited it and had a stunt double on soundstage do the rest. Sarah have you found any family photos we could check out?Also note that in the movie the floor of the kitchen was tile.hookedonhouses says.
I really love the look of the original; warm, cozy and full of character. So pleasing to the eye and the soul. Guess I am old fashioned, maybe need to update with the times, but given the choice between the two the original would win hands down. I came across this site when trying to look for a site that would give me ideas on how to make my home look like the home alone house! I wish the originally owners happiness in their new home and I wish the new owners that too; even though I’m rather green round the gills;0) xxx.Michelle says. I have been “in love” with this house since the movie came out!
The new renovations are nice, but I prefer the way the house looked in the movies. Even though it is outdated and cluttered, I love every bit of clutter and out dated decor in the house! I love the wrapping paper in the master bedroom, all the little chiatchkes on the shelves, the gingerbread house in the kitchen, all the games in the family room, the 80s decor in the master bathroom, all the wallpaper–especially the kind in the entryway/ stairwell and master bedroom!
Do you know where I can get that same wallpaper? ^^ Thank you for showing us this beautiful house!.Vanessa says. Well this one is definitely in my top 10.Probably #1.
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I absolutely LOVE the kitchen ( the listing one). It’s perfect from the flooring go the backsplash. Just beautiful. I’m not a fan of carpet but the carpeting in the master bedroom is GREAT.
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And I love the bedding and curtains. Maybe not with the red accents but it’s very pretty, and that wallpaper!! It’s gorgeous. Obsessing over the dining room, although I could kind of do without the mural or whatever it is. Maybe just on one wall or something but I’d take the entire house as is.