Home Alone 4
Kid defends house from burglars again
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About Home Alone 4
Released: 2002
Platform: Disney+
Rating: TV-PG
Run time: 1h 24m
Cast
Mike Weinberg, French Stewart, Missi Pyle, Erick Avari, Barbara Babcock, Jason Beghe
About Home Alone 4
Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House, was the fourth movie in the popular Home Alone series, after a gap of six years since Home Alone 3. The movie had a completely different cast from the previous films. This time Kevin McCallister, played by Mike Weinberg, ends up spending his Christmas at his dad's girlfriend Natalie's mansion, where Marv, now played by French Stewart, threatens once again.
Making / Production
Directed by Rod Daniel, Home Alone 4 was a made-for-television film. Unlike the first two movies set in the McCallister's home, this time the action takes place in a smart house. The movie was produced by Fox Television Studios.
Actors
- Mike Weinberg took on the iconic role of Kevin McCallister, originally played by Macaulay Culkin. Weinberg plays a brave and smart Kevin who manages to outwit the burglars.
- French Stewart stepped into the shoes of Marv, one half of the infamous Wet Bandits duo. This time Marv is married to Vera (Missi Pyle) and together they plan to kidnap a prince.
- Erick Avari and Barbara Babcock play the roles of Prescott and Molly the servants in the mansion, who befriend Kevin and help foil Marv's plans.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Home Alone 4 is the first movie in the series not to be released in theaters; it debuted on ABC's "The Wonderful World of Disney".
- Despite the McCallister home being in Chicago in the original trilogy, the house in this movie appears to be located in a warmer climate, as no snow can be seen outside, even though it is Christmas.
- This is the only Home Alone movie where the family is split due to divorce.
Quotes
- "Well, you look at that. I'm on the 'naughty' list." - Kevin McCallister
- "And to think I was going to let you go to prison." - Marv
- "I'm not afraid anymore. You hear me? I'm not afraid anymore!" - Kevin McCallister
Music, Soundtrack
- The score for Home Alone 4 was composed by Teddy Castellucci. It maintains the Christmas feel of the original films.
- The movie features a number of festive songs, including "Jingle Bells" and "O Come All Ye Faithful".
About Home Alone 4
In Home Alone 4, Kevin McCallister again battles burglars while his family is away, this time in a digital smart home.
