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«Home Aloneis an American Christmas comedy film known all over the world. In Russia, it is also very popular, the film is always shown on New Year’s holidays. Moreover, not only children, but also their parents enjoy watching it. The comedy became very successful, for 21 years it was the highest grossing (in US cinema).
The McAllister family is going to spend Christmas in Paris with a large group. In a hurry, eight-year-old Kevin’s parents forget him at home. The boy, finding that he was left completely alone, was not even upset. On the contrary, he is glad that he got rid of parental control and nasty brothers and sisters.
After a while, Kevin becomes scared, the boy notices that thieves are operating in an empty cottage village. They open houses, one by one, and the McCallister mansion is unlikely to be an exception.
Kevin’s mother notices his absence only on the plane, but it is not possible to go back – there are no tickets. She will have to get back with transfers, this will take time. Enterprising Kevin begins to prepare for a meeting with bandits…
This comedy is great for family viewing. It does not matter what is outside the window: snow or summer sun, it will always cheer you up. If you want to find something similar, check out our list of movies similar to Home Alone.
10 Kindergarten Cop (1990)
A hilarious comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. It is worth watching at least in order to see this “action hero” in an unusual role for him.
John Kimble is a detective. He has long and unsuccessfully tried to catch drug dealer Cullen Crisp. A carefully planned operation is in jeopardy.
John’s colleague Phoebe was supposed to briefly become an elementary school teacher at the school where Cullen’s daughter is studying. Kimble is ready for anything, even to become kindergarten police. There is only one problem: he does not know how to deal with children at all …
9. Spy Kids (2001)
Comedy adventure film. Former secret agents Gregorio and Ingrid are husband and wife. Now they have everything they could not even dream of – a family and a quiet life.
Only one day they will have to go back to work. Several of Gregorio’s colleagues disappear without a trace, and he cannot stay away. Together with Ingrid, they will remember the past.
Their children did not know anything about the former life of their parents, but they also have to enter the game. Now everything depends on them, because their parents are captured by an insidious villain. You can be sure spy Kids cope with this task.
8. Mouse Hunt (1997)
Incredibly funny movie where the main character is a mouse. After the death of their father, the brothers Lars and Ernie Schmurtz receive an inheritance: a twine factory and an abandoned mansion.
The old house does not arouse their interest, but the brothers soon learn that it is worth a fortune. They want to sell it, there is a little problem. There is a small resident in the house – a mouse. You need to get rid of it. It looks like the animal has its own plans for this mansion. She’s not going to give up. mouse hunting begins…
7. A Present for Christmas (1996)
Another movie about Christmas, by the way, Arnold Schwarzenegger also played one of the main roles here.
Howard Langston is always busy with work, he has absolutely no time for his family. But it is in abundance with his neighbor Ted. This handsome bachelor happily helps Howard’s wife Liz. He also managed to find a common language with Jamie, the son of the Langstons. Howard realizes that Ted is ready to do anything to destroy his family.
On the eve of the holiday, he reminisces about his promise to Jamie, he had to buy gift for christmas – Turboman doll. It is not so easy to complete it, Turbomen are in great demand, they are simply not available in stores. Howard realizes this is his last chance to reconnect with his loved ones, and he can’t go home without Turboman…
6. Walking Baby (1994)
Adventure comedy. The protagonist of the movieBaby on a walk» nine-month-old baby Bink. His parents are very rich people. Three bandits-losers decide to kidnap, but the boy escapes from them.
Bink can’t walk yet, but he crawls very well. He moves around the city alone, simultaneously creating many problems for the bandits. Soon they will realize that they should not have messed with this “guy”.
5. Curly Sue (1991)
Family film, the latest project of the famous director John Hughes.
Bill Dancer and his daughter Susan lead an unusual lifestyle. They are homeless, and earn a living from petty scams.
Once they stage an accident, Bill throws himself under the wheels of the car of lawyer Gray Ellison. Soon, by chance, they find themselves in her luxurious mansion. Gray kindly agrees to take them in, the woman feels guilty. Gradually, she becomes more and more attached to Bill and curly sue. The woman really wants to help them…
4. On par with father (1994)
Film “Equal to father“Not just reminiscent of” Home Alone “, Macaulay Culkin is filming here.
This is the story of 11 year old Timmy. The boy’s mother died, and his father is a thief and a swindler who periodically serves his sentence in prison.
Timmy is being raised by his aunt. She is about to get married and asks Ray to spend time with her son. Ray tries to hide the loot, but Timmy sees it. Now he knows where the unfortunate father’s cache is located. The boy sets a condition for him, he will return the loot if dad spends a whole week with him.
3. Dennis the Tormentor (1993)
Film adaptation of a comic book. A blond angel named Dennis is actually a naughty man like the world has never seen. He constantly plays pranks and haunts all the neighbors. Most of all goes to Mr. Wilson. Dennis does not yet know that soon he too will become a victim. True, it will no longer resemble a game. He falls into the clutches of a bandit, but Dennis the Tormentor just doesn’t give up…
Interesting fact: About 20 children auditioned for the lead role. The role went to Mason Gamble.
2. Problem Child (1990)
A comedy that received poor reviews from critics. You may have a different opinion about this movie.
Benjamin can hardly be called a happy man. His wife is selfish, the father is not at all interested in the life of his son. The man really wants children, and soon his desire is fulfilled. She and Flo adopt a seven-year-old Junior. You don’t have to dream about your own children, because Flo is barren.
A little time passes, Benjamin and Flo realize that they have adopted a little monster. Their life turns into a nightmare. Junior turned out difficult child…
1. Richie Rich (1994)
In Russia, this comedy is known as “Rich Richie“. Culkin’s last childhood role.
Richie Rich is the child of wealthy parents. He has everything, even his own roller coaster and McDonald’s. But the parents’ money is at stake. Fraudulent Lawrence wants to take possession of them. The cunning plan will soon be put into action.
The whole family has to fly to see the Queen of England, but Richie stays at home as he has an important meeting with his friends. Lawrence plants a bomb on the plane, but Richie’s parents manage to escape. Now they are on the high seas in a boat.
Richie Rich takes over the running of a business empire. He also has to save his parents. True friends will help him in this.