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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
1992 120 min United States of America PG 0+
★6.5
Comedy, Family, Adventure
Director: Chris Columbus
Trailers
Description
Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad's credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old nemeses, the Wet Bandits, he's determined to foil their plans to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve.
Budget:
$18M
US Gross:
$173.59M
Worldwide:
$358.99M
Starring
Macaulay Culkin
Actor
Joe Pesci
Actor
Daniel Stern
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Home Alone 2 is widely embraced as a beloved holiday tradition that successfully scales up the original's formula with a spectacular New York City backdrop. While some critics and viewers point to the repetitive, derivative nature of the plot, the film's charming performances and festive atmosphere keep it a perennial favorite for audiences.
| Acting | Macaulay Culkin delivers an iconic and consistently charming performance that anchors the entire film. | |
| Score | John Williams' musical score is globally recognized and essential to the film's enduring holiday magic. | |
| Production | The New York City setting adds a sense of wonder and visual spectacle that elevates the scope beyond the first film. | |
| Originality | The film reuses the structural and comedic beats of the original, leading to disagreement over whether it is a brilliant expansion or a lazy, repetitive remake. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor vary; fans find the cartoonish slapstick and elaborate traps hilarious, while others feel the comedy is broader and less refined than in the first installment. |