Home Alone: Lost in Fact Checks

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KEVIN!

Snopes Staff

Published 3 December 2020

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First released in 1990, “Home Alone” — the tale of wayward Kevin McAllister, played by Macauley Culkin, who is accidentally left home by his family (and later, accidentally sent to New York) at Christmas and battles off a couple of crooks — has become a staple of December television. The traps, effects, and jokes have delighted audiences for 30 years. And as the movie became a standard, so have the rumors around it.

Happy holidays from Snopes — and watch your step.

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Are Moira Rose From ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and Kevin’s Mom From ‘Home Alone’ Played by the Same Actress? Catherine O'Hara has had several memorable roles throughout her career.

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Was Donald Trump Cut from ‘Home Alone 2’ for Political Reasons? Standard TV disclaimer: "This film has been modified from its original version. It has been...

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