Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)

Kevin McCallister is back — this time stranded solo in the city that never sleeps, facing familiar foes and festive chaos.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
  • Release Year: 1992
  • Directed by: Chris Columbus
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Comedy, Family, Adventure
  • Age Rating (US): PG
  • Runtime: 2h 0m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English, French
  • Release Date (Theatrical): November 15, 1992 (New Zealand - PG), November 19, 1992 (United States - PG), December 11, 1992 (United Kingdom - PG), December 10, 1992 (Germany - 6), December 16, 1992 (France - 12), December 10, 1992 (Australia - PG), December 18, 1992 (Brazil - L), December 18, 1992 (Mexico - A), December 18, 1992 (Italy - T), November 25, 1992 (Spain - A), December 18, 1992 (South Korea - ALL)
  • Alternative Titles: Üksinda kodus 2: kadunud New Yorgis (EE), Mi Pobre Angelito 2 (CL), Maman, j'ai encore raté l'avion... (CA), Hômu arôn 2 (JP), Alone Again (US), 小鬼當家2:紐約迷途記 (TW), Μόνος στο σπίτι 2: Χαμένος στη Νέα Υόρκη (GR), Mi pobre angelito 2 - Perdido en Nueva York (UY)
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, Hughes Entertainment
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - Plot

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.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - Trailer

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He's up past his bedtime in the city that never sleeps.

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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Chris Columbus

Main Cast

  • Macaulay Culkin
  • Joe Pesci
  • Daniel Stern
  • Catherine O'Hara
  • John Heard
  • Brenda Fricker
  • Tim Curry
  • Devin Ratray
  • Gerry Bamman
  • Rob Schneider

Writers

  • John Hughes

Producers

  • John Hughes

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - FAQs

Where can you stream Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is available to stream on Disney Plus. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.

Who are the main actors in Home Alone 2?

The film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, Joe Pesci as Harry, and Daniel Stern as Marv. Catherine O'Hara and John Heard return as Kevin's parents, while Tim Curry plays the scheming hotel concierge and Brenda Fricker portrays the Pigeon Lady.

Is Home Alone 2 appropriate for young children?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is rated PG in the United States, making it suitable for most family audiences. It contains slapstick violence and some mild peril, but nothing beyond what is typical for a family-friendly holiday comedy.

What is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York about?

Kevin McCallister accidentally boards the wrong flight and ends up alone in New York City. He checks into the Plaza Hotel on his father's credit card and, after reuniting with the villainous Wet Bandits, devises an elaborate series of booby traps to stop them from robbing a toy store on Christmas Eve.

Does Donald Trump appear in Home Alone 2?

Yes. Donald Trump, who owned the Plaza Hotel at the time of filming, makes a brief cameo appearance directing Kevin toward the hotel lobby. The scene lasts only a few seconds but has become one of the film's most frequently discussed pop-culture footnotes.

Who directed and wrote Home Alone 2?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes, who also produced the film. Hughes had previously written and produced the original Home Alone (1990), and the two collaborators reunited to bring Kevin's New York adventure to the screen.

How long is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York has a runtime of 120 minutes, or two hours. The film was released theatrically in the United States on November 19, 1992, and went on to gross nearly $359 million worldwide against an $18 million production budget.

Is Home Alone 2 a sequel or standalone film?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a direct sequel to the original Home Alone (1990). It reunites the core cast and creative team, continuing Kevin McCallister's story. While it works as a standalone holiday comedy, watching the first film first provides helpful character context.

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