Macaulay Culkin’s Home Alone Turns 35
Macaulay Culkin’s Home Alone celebrates its 35th anniversary, marking its lasting impact and box office success with exclusive behind-the-scenes details. Since its release, the film has become a beloved holiday classic.
The Film’s Story and Legacy
On November 16, 1990, Home Alone transformed 10-year-old Macaulay Culkin into a holiday icon. Playing Kevin McCallister, a boy mistakenly left behind by his family during Christmas, Culkin’s character ingeniously defends his extravagant suburban Chicago home from the clumsy Wet Bandits using inventive traps like broken tree ornaments.
Directed by Chris Columbus, the film was described as a "family comedy without the family" and continues to be broadcast every winter, maintaining its popularity across generations.
Reflection by Cast Members
“I think it helps fill that holiday movie hold that is calling back to Miracle on 34th Street or March of the Wooden Soldiers,” said Michael C., Kevin’s older brother Jeff, in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. “Maybe those things you watch as a family that helps parents, in that way, get their kids’ hopes up for some sort of excellent ninja, defend-my-house holiday experience.”
Enduring Holiday Tradition
Decades later, Home Alone remains a must-watch film every holiday season, prized for its clever humor and heartwarming spirit that appeals to families worldwide.
Summary: Celebrating 35 years, Home Alone endures as a holiday favorite, combining inventive comedy and family charm to inspire festive traditions across generations.