Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

About Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a comedy film released in 1992. It's the sequel to the 1990 film Home Alone, and like the original, it follows the comedic misadventures of young Kevin McCallister. This time, Kevin mistakenly boards a flight to New York City while his family flies to Florida. In the bustling city, he encounters old enemies and familiarizes himself with the Big Apple.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Chris Columbus, produced by John Hughes, and the screenplay was written by John Hughes. Shooting took place in Chicago and New York City, including iconic locations like the Plaza Hotel and Central Park.

Actors

• Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister – Kevin is the young protagonist who turns isolation into adventure, infusing the character with humor and ingenuity.
• Joe Pesci as Harry Lyme – Harry is one of the two burglars Kevin previously outsmarted, who again finds himself foiled by Kevin's clever traps.
• Daniel Stern as Marv Merchants – Marv is Harry's clumsy partner-in-crime, who equally suffers from Kevin's improvised home defense strategies.
• Catherine O'Hara as Kate McCallister – Kate is Kevin's frantic mother who, again, spends most of the film trying to reunite with her son.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film's setting in New York was a result of writer John Hughes' fascination with the city during Christmas time.
• Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was released exactly two years after the original.
• The role of the pigeon lady was played by Brenda Fricker, who won an Oscar for her performance in 'My Left Foot'.

Awards

The film won an award for Best Family Feature — Comedy or Drama at the Young Artist Awards.

Quotes

• Kevin McCallister: "This is my town, and I'm not going to let you guys mess it up."
• Harry Lyme: "We've been to Chicago, we've been to Florida, and when we find that kid, we’re gonna do more than scare him."

Music, Soundtrack

• "All Alone on Christmas" by Darlene Love
• "Christmas Star" by John Williams
• "Somewhere in My Memory" by John Williams