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6.8 / 10(10,976 votes)IMDbPG19922h 0m$359M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

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

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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Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-16

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 19, 1992

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 18, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (19.94x ROI)

Production Budget

$18M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$359M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

19.94x

+$341M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $18MWorldwide: $359M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chris Columbus
Screenplay & Story
John Hughes
Original Score
John Williams
Original Title
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, French
Runtime
2h 0m
Production Budget
$18M
Worldwide Gross
$359M
Production Studios
20th Century Fox, Hughes Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Columbus

Screenplay & Story

John Hughes

Original Score & Music

John Williams

Director of Photography

Julio Macat, Douglas F. O'Neons

Film Editing

Raja Gosnell

Producers

John Hughes, Richard Vane, Mark Radcliffe, Duncan Henderson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:John Hughes

Department Leadership Roster

Sandy Veneziano

Production Design

John Hughes

John Hughes

Screenplay

Jay Hurley

Costume Design

John Hughes

John Hughes

Producer

Raja Gosnell

Raja Gosnell

Editor

Julio Macat

Julio Macat

Director of Photography

John Williams

John Williams

Original Music Composer

Chris Columbus

Chris Columbus

Director

Freddie Hice

Freddie Hice

Stunt Coordinator

Douglas F. O'Neons

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York about?

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.

Who directed Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was directed by Chris Columbus.

Who stars in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

The principal cast of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York includes Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O'Hara, John Heard.

When was Home Alone 2: Lost in New York released and how long is it?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.

What was the box office and production budget of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $359M at the worldwide box office (19.94 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was composed by John Williams.

Is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York based on a book or true story?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "John Hughes".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).