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Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O'Hara, John Heard ... see more see more... , Tim Curry , Devin Ratray , Brenda Fricker , Eddie Bracken , Gerry Bamman , Donna Black , Daiana Campeanu , Ron Canada , Anthony Cannata , Al Cerullo , Thomas Civitano , Jedediah Cohen , James Cole , A.M. Columbus , Eleanor Columbus , Kieran Culkin , William Dambra , Daniel Dassin , Clarke P.Devereux , Patricia Devereux , Ralph Foody , Karen Giordano , Michael Goldfinger , Michael Hansen , Clare Hoak , Harry Hutchinson , Dana Ivey , Fred Krause , Andre Lachaumette , Joe Liss , Sandra Macat , Michael C. Maronna , Teri McEvoy , Fran McGee , Mark Morettini , Jaye P. Morgan , Senta Moses , Abdoulaye N'Gom , Peter Pantaleo , Warren Rice , Rob Schneider , Rod Sell , Rick Shafer , Maureen Elisabeth Shay , Ally Sheedy , Anna Slotky , Terrie Snell , Rip Taylor , Leonard Tepper , Kevin Thomas , Mario Todisco , Donald Trump , Venessia Valentino , Jimmie "J.J." Walker , Hillary Wolf , Cedric Young , Leigh Zimmerman , Monica Devereux , Bob Eubanks , Jane Jenkins , Janet Hirshenson

John Hughes and Chris Columbus repeat their best-selling formula from the first Home Alone film with this sequel. Once again Kevin McCallister's (Macaulay Culkin) family leave him behind, only now he ... read more read more...gets on a flight to New York instead of going with his family to Miami. Kevin manages to hail a cab and is delivered to the doorsteps of the Plaza Hotel, where, using his father's credit card, he rents out a suite and has the time of his life -- although a smarmy hotel clerk (Tim Curry) and bellboy (Rob Schneider) eye him with suspicion. But ingenious Kevin keeps them at bay, using the same tomfoolery he applied to his uncle in the first picture. He takes time out from his consumer debauch to chat with a friendly old toy-store magnate (Eddie Bracken) and pontificate to a homeless Pigeon Lady (Brenda Fricker) on the meaning of Christmas. But then he runs into his old enemies Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern).When he finds out that they plan on robbing the old man's toy store on Christmas Eve, he mans the battle stations once again, complete with electric prods, flames of fire, and sundry blunt instruments. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Directed by: Chris Columbus

Release Date: November 15, 1992

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DVD Release Date: October 5, 1999

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  • aquateen2
    March 4, 2012
    aquateen2
    Lost in New York is its predecessor in a different setting. But the heartwarming charm is still there and its this and a few new tricks up Culkin's sleeve that save it.
  • TheGame90
    January 29, 2012
    TheGame90
    I don't know what some of you sick people out there are talking about....This is the blueprint of how to make a sequal....You do the same thing (cause that's what brough you succes in the first place)....but you change the playingfield....and add some new characters. That's exacl... read morey what's has been done here....and it's done to perfection....just as good as the first one...if not better...now he's got 2 teams against him....the thiefs...and the people at the hotel....AND! he's in New York....something gotta give!
  • spielberg00
    September 11, 2011
    spielberg00
    HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK isn't terrible. It's the same premise as the first movie (with almost 99% of the same pranks, too), except played in The Big Apple--which doesn't make it any better.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    September 8, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Follow up to the very popular Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is basically the same idea, but with a different twist. The main character, Kevin McCallister is stranded in New York and has to outwit the burglars from the first film. As far as sequels are concerned, this... read more sequel is just as good as the first, and that's rare. The cast of the first film returns in this sequel, and I think that's what makes this sequel work so well. Not only that, but the script is well written, and the gags are just as funny as the first film. The film doesn't do anything new, except that it changes the setting to New York. The film is very entertaining and manages to be funny and amusing. There's a good cast here, and this is a fun. I really enjoyed this film as much as the first, and though it doesn't anything too thrilling, this is still a fun comedy that the whole family will enjoy. As far as the humor is concerned, I felt that it was slightly better than the first. Screenwriter John Hughes gave a lot more emphasis on the humor and developed something a tad better. The first Home Alone was a good film as well, but this time around they managed to perfect the formula and create something more fun, and interesting. But both films are equally good, and I don't have a favorite. For a sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is better than your regular sequel, and manages to be a lot of fun, and entertaining for the family. Both films were great. I feel that the third doesn't really count because it was too dreadful. However, the first two Home Alone films are very good comedies.
  • fb1463751009
    September 7, 2011
    fb1463751009
    It's been way too long since I've seen this movie but I grew up with it and loved it.
  • DreamExtractor
    August 15, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    A disaster, terrible sequel to a great first movie.
  • fb729949618
    August 1, 2011
    fb729949618
    Glad they didn't lose pace with this one. Just as funny as the first, if not funnier! Classic.
  • murphmann93
    June 24, 2011
    murphmann93
    A childhood favourite and a classic!
  • Deano78
    June 12, 2011
    Deano78
    Just as good as the first one, follows the exact same formula, just a different setting. If you liked the first you should like this just as much!
  • ajv2688
    May 6, 2011
    ajv2688
    This sequel to the classic Home Alone, is fun and entertaining, especially for kids, but it's no where near as good as the first movie. For the most part it's overly slapstick and too silly. There are some sentimental scenes towards the end, though. Overall, it's pretty good, ... read morebut it could have been better.

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Critic Reviews

Jason Morgan
July 20, 2009
Jason Morgan, Filmcritic.com

made solely to sell Talkboys (and let's not forget the pink Talkgirls) to kids Full Review

Ken Hanke
October 2, 2002
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Wasn't one of these bad enough?

Luis Martinez
August 4, 2002
Luis Martinez, Cinenganos

Not better than the first part but funny. Pesci is great in both films.

Phil Villarreal
August 2, 2002
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star

Whatever steam Culkin gained in Home Alone was lost in this tepid sequel rehash.

Bob Grimm
July 26, 2002
Bob Grimm, Las Vegas Mercury

So, so bad.

Scott Weinberg
January 1, 2000
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

Money grubbing sequelitis at its most pathetic. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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April 4, 2011
David Ansen, Newsweek

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March 26, 2009
Brian Lowry, Variety

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May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times

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    • Harry: [opens the cash register and steals money from it] Merry Christmas Harry!
    • Marv: [opens the price register and steals money from it] Happy Hanukah Marv!
    • Kevin McCallister: [looks at Mr. Duncan's note present that he wrote for him as he is about to throw it in the Duncan's Toy Chest window] This it it, no turning back, another Christmas in the trenches.
    • Desk Clerk Mrs. Stone: Can I help you?
    • Kevin McCallister: A reservation for the McCallisters?
    • Desk Clerk Mrs. Stone: A reservation for yourself?
    • Kevin McCallister: Ma'am, my feet are touching the ground. I'm barely looking at the counter. How can I make a reservation for the hotel room. Think about it. Kid, going to the hotel, making a reservation, I don't think so.
    • Harry: Here we are, Marv. New York City. The land of opportunity?
    • Harry: [sniffs] Smell that?
    • Marv: [sniffs] Yeah?
    • Harry: You know what it is?
    • Marv: Fish?
    • Harry: It's freedom?
    • Marv: No?, it's fish.
    • Harry: It's freedom, and it's money?
    • Marv: Okay?, okay?, it's freedom?
    • Harry: Come on, let's get outta here before somebody sees us?. [he leaves]
    • Marv: And it's fish? [he leaves]
    • 3rd Agent - New York Gate/O'Hare: [bout to board the plane after she tears it off ] It's getting kind close.
    • Peter Look Alike: Yeah?
    • 3rd Agent - New York Gate/O'Hare: Merry Christmas!
    • Marv: [talking to Harry] Remember. We make the papers. We're no longer the Wet Bandits, we're the Sticky Bandits.
    • Harry: [kicks Marv] Shut up!.
    • Marv: That's S...
    • Harry: [kicks Marv again] Shut up!
    • Marv: T...
    • Harry: Oh! I...
    • Marv: ...I...
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Trivia

  • The Follow up to Home Alone.  Answer »
  • In Home Alone 2: Lost In New York, Kevin records one of his family members in the shower, shouting. Who did he record? (not on camera ew)  Answer »
  • In the move Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Kevin asks a desk clerk at the air port what city he's in. This actor also played a leading role in the movie the Breakfast Club. Who is it?  Answer »
  • "My family is in Florida, I'm in New York........MY FAMILY IS IN FLORIDA, I'M IN NEW YORK.  Answer »
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