STORY OF HOME ALONE

AUTHOR:YEVHENII DATSIUK
• Home Alone is a 1990 American Christmas comedy film directed by Chris Columbus and written and
produced by John Hughes. The first film in the Home Alone franchise, the film stars Macaulay Culkin,
Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O'Hara. Culkin plays Kevin McCallister, a boy who
defends his suburban Chicago home from a home invasion by a pair of robbers after his family
accidentally leaves him behind on their Christmas vacation to Paris.
• Hughes conceived Home Alone while on vacation, with Warner Bros. being originally intended to
finance and distribute the film. However, Warner Bros. shut down production after it exceeded its
assigned budget. 20th Century Fox assumed responsibilities following secret meetings with Hughes.
Columbus and Culkin were hired soon afterwards. Filming took place between February and May 1990
on location across Illinois.
PLOT

• "Home Alone" is a classic holiday comedy film that follows the misadventures of 8-year-old Kevin
McCallister, who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation for Christmas. While his
family frantically tries to return, Kevin must defend his home from two burglars using clever booby
traps. As Kevin learns to appreciate his family and their love, the burglars face hilarious and slapstick
obstacles in their attempts to break in. The film is heartwarming, funny, and filled with memorable
moments, making it a beloved holiday classic.