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Home Alone: The Holiday Heist

2012Movie1 h 30 minPG

ComedyFamily
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.5Letterboxd1.5/5Rotten Tomatoes–25%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Story

The scariest house you have ever seen!

10-year-old Finn is terrified to learn his family is relocating from sunny California to Maine in the scariest house he has ever seen! Convinced that his new house is haunted, Finn sets up a series of elaborate traps to catch the “ghost” in action. Left home alone with his sister while their parents are stranded across town, Finn’s traps catch a new target – a group of thieves who have targeted Finn’s house.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Comedy
  • Holiday Adventure
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Home Invasion
  • Ingenious Traps
  • Kids-Centric Story
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Lighthearted Crime
  • Festive Fun
  • Sibling Team-Up

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Peter Hewitt
Written by
Aaron Ginsburg, Wade McIntyre
Produced by
Kim Todd, Lisa Demberg, Eddie Nilsson
Music by
David Kitay

Everyone

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Facts

December 3, 2012 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
December 3, 2012
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Family, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Budget
$11 million
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Actor Allusion, Affably Evil, Answer Cut +9

  • Actor Allusion
  • Affably Evil
  • Answer Cut
  • Brother–Sister Team
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • The Ditz
  • Shoot Him, He Has a Wallet!
  • Finger Poke of Doom
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Tempting Fate
  • Even Evil Has Loved Ones

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Home Alone: The Holiday Heist?"

Questions about Home Alone: The Holiday Heist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Home Alone: The Holiday Heist?

Disney+

In the United States, Home Alone: The Holiday Heist streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is Home Alone: The Holiday Heist worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 3.5 and Letterboxd 1.5 out of 5).

Is Home Alone: The Holiday Heist okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Home Alone: The Holiday Heist make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Home Alone: The Holiday Heist?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Home Alone: The Holiday Heist use?

Actor AllusionAffably EvilAnswer CutBrother–Sister TeamDidn't Think This ThroughThe DitzShoot Him, He Has a Wallet!Finger Poke of DoomIntergenerational FriendshipJerk with a Heart of GoldTempting FateEven Evil Has Loved Onesand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Actor Allusion, Affably Evil, and Answer Cut.