Home Alone: The Holiday Heist

Name: Home Alone: The Holiday Heist
Director: Peter Hewitt
Genre: Comedy, Family, TV Movie
Released: 2012-01-01
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 5.1
Cast: Christian Martyn, Jodelle Ferland, Malcolm McDowell, Debi Mazar, Eddie Steeples

2012Dir. Peter Hewitt1h 30m

Track this movie free Wishlist

Check price on Amazon Browse eBay listings

Amazon and eBay links may be affiliate links.

Watch the trailer

via YouTube

Runtime1h 30m

Released2012

Budget$11M

DirectorPeter Hewitt

About This Movie

So, 'Home Alone: The Holiday Heist' is one of those TV movies that tries to recapture the spirit of the original but with its own spin. Finn, the protagonist, is this anxious kid who thinks his new home is haunted, which sets up a pretty fun premise for some creative traps. The pacing is a bit off at times, but the holiday vibes come through with a mix of comedy and family themes. The traps he sets are not as elaborate as you'd find in the first two films, but they still have that DIY charm. The performances are decent for a TV flick, and it does have a cozy, festive atmosphere that can be nice to watch around the holidays. It's different for sure, but worth a look if you're a collector of the franchise.

Includes some clever traps that echo the original series.Atmosphere captures the holiday spirit, albeit in a different way.Aimed at a younger audience, but worth watching for collectors.