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Home Alone 3

1997Movie1 h 42 minPG

ComedyFamily
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes36%27%

A nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for big ideas, tears or romance.

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Story

There's a new kid on the block.

9-year-old Alex Pruitt is home alone with the chicken pox. Turns out, due to a mix-up among nefarious spies, Alex was given a toy car concealing a top-secret microchip. Now Alex must fend off the spies as they try to break into his house to get it back.

Feels like

  • Family Home Invasion Comedy
  • Slapstick Action
  • Nostalgic 90s Kid Flick
  • Underdog Child Hero
  • Light Crime Thriller
  • Gag-Driven Narrative
  • Safe for Kids
  • Low-Stakes Suspense

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Raja Gosnell
Written by
John Hughes
Produced by
John Hughes, Hilton A. Green
Music by
Nick Glennie-Smith

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Facts

December 12, 1997 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
December 12, 1997
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Polish
Made in
United States
Budget
$32 million
Box office
$79 million
Available in
88 countries

Tropes

What Happened to the Mouse?, Watch Where You're Going!, Backhanded Apology +9

  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Watch Where You're Going!
  • Backhanded Apology
  • Franchise Three-Invention
  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • Mouth Taped Shut
  • Weapon for Intimidation
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Kiss of Death
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Rule of Perception
  • Barbell Beating

12 of 112 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Home Alone 3?"

Questions about Home Alone 3

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Home Alone 3?

Disney+

In the United States, Home Alone 3 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 80 other countries.

Is Home Alone 3 worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 4.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 36%).

Is Home Alone 3 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 3 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Home Alone 3?

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 3 use?

What Happened to the Mouse?Watch Where You're Going!Backhanded ApologyFranchise Three-InventionActually Pretty FunnyMouth Taped ShutWeapon for IntimidationOh, Crap!Kiss of DeathMood WhiplashRule of PerceptionBarbell Beatingand 100 more

TV Tropes lists 112 tropes for it, including What Happened to the Mouse?, Watch Where You're Going!, and Backhanded Apology.