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1990 · 103 min · PG

Home Alone

Directed by Chris Columbus · Comedy, Family

Home Alone (1990) is a Comedy film, directed by Chris Columbus set in Chicago and Paris during the 1990s, in winter. It runs 103 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Julio Macat
Cast
Macaulay CulkinJoe PesciDaniel SternJohn HeardRoberts BlossomCatherine O'HaraAngela GoethalsDevin Ratray

The world of this film

Setting

Where
ChicagoParis
Setting
Suburban
When
1990s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
ComedicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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