At Home, Alone
At Home, Alone

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At Home, Alone

Movie
12 min
Lithuanian

Young man is unable to take care of himself, his dog escapes at night. The man wakes up in the morning chained to a radiator. Only a stranger who found his dog can help him escape from an even greater tragedy than chaining.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users78%
Director: Bill D'EliaGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A young boy, left behind by his family during a Christmas vacation, must defend his home from two bumbling burglars. He uses an array of booby traps to outsmart the criminals, leading to a series of comedic confrontations. As the burglars attempt to break in, the boy's ingenuity and bravery are put to the test.

Critical Reception

The film was a massive commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing comedies of all time. Critically, it received mixed to positive reviews, with many praising its slapstick humor and the lead performance, while some criticized its violence and plot. It is widely considered a holiday classic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive slapstick comedy and Macaulay Culkin's performance.

  • Criticized by some for its over-the-top violence, despite its comedic intent.

  • Considered a quintessential family holiday film by many.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved the film's humor, creative traps, and the fun holiday spirit, often citing it as a memorable childhood movie. Some viewers found the premise unbelievable or the violence a bit much for younger children.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Macaulay Culkin received a Young Artist Award.

Fun Fact

The elaborate booby traps seen in the film were carefully choreographed and tested, with the actors often enduring minor injuries during the shooting of these sequences.

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