Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

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

1992 • 120 min • Comedy · Family · Adventure

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Synopsis

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.

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Kevin accidentally gets separated from his family and ends up in New York City for Christmas. Armed with his dad's credit card, he enjoys the city until he runs into the Wet Bandits, who are planning a toy store heist. Kevin must once again outsmart the bumbling burglars.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Very frequent, exaggerated slapstick violence
Some characters are mean-spirited
Kevin uses his dad's credit card without permission

What it models well

Resourcefulness in tricky situations
Importance of family connection
Outsmarting difficult challenges

Talk about it after

Safety when traveling alone
Dealing with tricky adults
Consequences of actions for all involved

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Top billed cast

Director: Chris Columbus • Crew: John Hughes

Trailers & clips

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Trailer

Reviewer notes

Recommended
Though not quite as much fun as the original, this isn't an half bad follow-up. The beginning is a little too convoluted setting the scene as this time the family go to Florida but a last minute mix-up at the airport sends "Kevin" (Macauley Culkin) to New York. Initially a bit apprehensive, he heads - armed with his dad's credit card - straight to the Plaza Hotel where he goes a bit bonkers with the room service a...
Geronimo1967, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Just as good as the first. I actually like this one better then the first. It would be terrifying to be alone in a hugh city. Especially as a young kid. This movie is a lot funnier then the first one too.
SoSmooth1982, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I like this sequel better than the first one! New York is an amazing city in America. Even more amazing at Christmas!
Peter89Spencer, TMDB Community