It’s beginning to look a lot likeChristmas. The holiday season is officially in full swing. More importantly, the holiday movie season is off and running. From romantic comedies to family classics, there are plenty of titles to choose from for your next movie night. However, it just wouldn’t be the holiday season without sitting down to watch one of the most iconic Christmas films of all time,Home Alone.
The 1990 holiday classic starsMacaulay Culkinas Kevin McCallister, the eight-year-old boy accidentally left at home when his family flies to Paris for Christmas vacation. At first, Kevin enjoys his freedom, eating ice cream at all hours of the day and staying up late to watch scary movies. When his house becomes the target of two burglars, Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern), it’s up to Kevin to defend his house and save Christmas. Experience the Christmas hijinks ofHome Alonein the comfort of your own home on a streaming service.
Where to watch Home Alone in the U.S.
Thankfully,Home Alonecan be seen on one of the most popular streaming services in the world,Disney+. Launched in 2019, Disney+ became the streaming home for all Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Television brands — Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and National Geographic.
One of Disney+’s greatest strengths is its library. The Disney vault is second to none in terms of animated and live-action films.The Lion King,Aladdin,Mulan,Pocahontas, andBeautyand the Beastare only some of the classic films available on the streaming service. For Marvel fans, watch the Infinity Saga come to a close inAvengers: Endgame, or try out a new television show likeLokiorWandaVision. Plus, stream anything located in the galaxy far, far away, includingThe Mandalorian,Andor, andStar Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.
How much does it cost to watch Home Alone?
Disney+ is about to institute its new pricing plans. The current price of Disney+ is $8 per month or $80 per year, which includes unlimited access to all content on the service. On August 15, 2025, that price will move to $11 per month or $110 per year with the same unlimited access to Disney content. If users would like to stream Disney+ for a cheaper price, a new ad-supported plan will arrive in December 2022. The ad-supported plan launches December 8 and will be $8 per month.
Should You Watch Home Alone?
Absolutely. Holiday movie fans cannot go through these next two months without watchingHome Alone. Per Disney+, theofficial synopsisreads: “When Kevin McCallister is left behind while his family dashes off on a Christmas trip, he is left to defend his family’s home from two bumbling burglars until the relatives return.”
Other featured members of the cast include John Heard, Catherine O’Hara, Roberts Blossom, Devin Ratray, Angela Goethals, Gerry Bamman, Hillary Wolf, and John Candy.
Chris Columbus directsHome Alonebased on a script written by John Hughes. Currently, the film registers 67% on theTomatometeron Rotten Tomatoes and a critics score of 63 on Metacritic.
Home Aloneis available to stream on Disney+.
Where to watch Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
As much as we love the originalHome Alone, we have a soft spot for its sequel,Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. you’re able to’t go wrong with Kevin running amok in the Big Apple, conning his way past Tim Curry, Dana Ivey, and Rob Schneider to stay at the iconic Plaza Hotel, and meeting the fearsome (and sure to be stinky) Pidgeon Lady, played by Academy Award winner Brenda Fricker.
As you may expect, you can findHome Alone‘s sequel on the same platform as the original. That’s right,Home Alone 2: Lost in New Yorkis also on Disney+, along with the far inferior sequelsHome Alone 3,Home Alone 4,Home Alone: The Holiday Heist, and the recent reboot,Home Sweet Home Alone. We advise to stick with Mac and watch the first two only though.
