Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- wacky
- festive
- sentimental
- christmas viewing
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel commercially polished and entertaining but less inspired, more sentimental, and more violent than its predecessor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kevin repeatedly engineers increasingly elaborate booby traps for Harry and Marv across the New York setting.
The film turns decorated New York streets, holiday travel, and seasonal festivities into a bright comic backdrop.
Kevin is separated from his family and explores Manhattan alone, moving between the Plaza Hotel, streets, and other landmarks.
Harry and Marv endure exaggerated falls, impacts, and trap-related injuries in a deliberately broad comic style.
Films like Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and why
Home Alone
Both are family Christmas comedies built around a resourceful child, elaborate slapstick traps, and bungling burglars.
Jingle All the Way
Shares a child-centered holiday adventure, broad physical comedy, sentimental family themes, and a bustling urban setting.
The Santa Clause
Comparable for its mischievous child protagonist, warm holiday atmosphere, heightened comedy, and exaggerated criminal threats.
Movie Details
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Release Date
- 1992-11-15
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (10926)
Cast
- Macaulay Culkin
- Joe Pesci
- Daniel Stern
- Catherine O'Hara
- John Heard
- Brenda Fricker
- Tim Curry
- Devin Ratray
- Gerry Bamman
- Rob Schneider
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York about?
- A resourceful boy turns a Christmas trip to Manhattan into a wildly elaborate battle of wits against two hapless burglars.
- What is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York as moderate.
- What did critics think of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
- Critics generally found the sequel commercially polished and entertaining but less inspired, more sentimental, and more violent than its predecessor.
- Which films are like Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
- Films with a similar feel include Home Alone, Jingle All the Way, and The Santa Clause.
- How long is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York runs 120 minutes.
- Where can I watch Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
- In United States, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York streams on Disney Plus.
