Get ready to relive the hilarious chaos of one of the most beloved holiday movies of all time — Home Alone (1990). Directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes, this Christmas classic follows the adventures of young Kevin McCallister, who’s accidentally left behind when his family flies to Paris. While enjoying the freedom of having the house to himself, Kevin soon faces off against two bumbling burglars in one of the funniest and most heartwarming cat-and-mouse games ever put on screen.
Think you know everything about booby traps, pizza obsessions, and Christmas hijinks? Test yourself with our 10-question Home Alone trivia! Only true fans who grew up watching this holiday gem will score a perfect 10.
Home Alone (1990) Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who plays the role of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone (1990)?
Correct Answer: Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin became an international superstar thanks to his iconic portrayal of Kevin McCallister. His performance captured the perfect blend of innocence, mischievousness, and charm, making Kevin one of the most beloved child characters in cinema history. Culkin’s expressive face, comedic timing, and relatable reactions brought the character to life in a way no other actor could.
- What city is the McCallister family from in Home Alone?
Correct Answer: Chicago
The McCallisters live in a large, beautiful house in the suburbs of Chicago. The city plays a significant background role in the film, and many of the external shots were filmed in and around Winnetka, Illinois. Chicago’s wintry vibe perfectly complements the festive, cozy, yet chaotic atmosphere of the movie.
- Why is Kevin left home alone in the movie?
Correct Answer: His family forgets him while rushing to the airport
In the hustle and panic of preparing for their Christmas vacation to Paris, the large McCallister family miscounts their children after a neighbor’s child is mistakenly included in the headcount. Combined with power outages and general chaos, Kevin is accidentally left behind. This classic “forgotten at home” scenario sets up the entire plot of the movie and is a nightmare-turned-comedy that resonated with audiences everywhere.
- What is the name of the two burglars in Home Alone?
Correct Answer: Harry and Marv
The duo of Harry Lime (played by Joe Pesci) and Marv Murchins (played by Daniel Stern) are the comic villains of Home Alone. Known as the “Wet Bandits,” they attempt to rob the McCallister house only to be hilariously outsmarted and tortured by Kevin’s creative booby traps. Their slapstick misfortunes provide some of the most memorable scenes in the film.
- What nickname does Kevin give the burglars?
Correct Answer: The Wet Bandits
Marv dubs them the “Wet Bandits” because he insists on leaving the water running in the houses they rob as a calling card. Harry is visibly annoyed by this, but the nickname becomes their signature and a key piece of evidence used by the police when they are finally apprehended.
- Which neighbor helps Kevin at the end of the movie?
Correct Answer: Old Man Marley
Old Man Marley, Kevin’s reclusive and mysterious neighbor, is initially introduced as a source of fear and urban legend. However, he becomes a pivotal figure in the story when he saves Kevin from Harry and Marv in the film’s climax. Marley’s subplot about reconnecting with his estranged family adds a heartfelt emotional layer to the movie’s message about family and forgiveness.
- What is Kevin’s favorite food shown in the movie?
Correct Answer: Cheese Pizza
One of Kevin’s most relatable and memorable obsessions is his love for plain cheese pizza. Throughout the movie, he complains when his older brother eats all the cheese pizza and later treats himself to a whole pie once he’s home alone. It’s a small but iconic detail that has become part of pop culture.
- What Christmas song plays during Kevin’s montage of setting traps?
Correct Answer: “Carol of the Bells”
The intense and dramatic “Carol of the Bells” plays during the iconic sequence when Kevin prepares the house with elaborate and painful traps for the Wet Bandits. The song perfectly complements the sense of urgency and strategic planning, transforming a child’s improvised defenses into an epic battle.
- What does Kevin use to scare the pizza delivery guy?
Correct Answer: A gangster movie clip
Kevin cleverly uses audio from the fictional gangster film Angels with Filthy Souls to terrify both the pizza delivery guy and later, Marv. The scene where he shouts, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal!” has become one of the most quoted lines from the movie and a Christmas meme in its own right.
- What is the name of the sequel to Home Alone?
Correct Answer: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
The massive success of Home Alone led to the release of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in 1992, with much of the original cast returning. The sequel follows Kevin as he accidentally boards a plane to New York City and once again encounters Harry and Marv, leading to a new round of hilarious chaos and traps in a luxurious hotel and an empty townhouse.
