The Home Alone movies can be found online, but they can’t be watched through Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu. Created by John Hughes, the franchise debuted in 1990 and quickly emerged as popular titles each and every Christmas season. Home Alone and its sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York were both directed by Chris Columbus, who more recently took the helm of The Christmas Chronicles 2. A reboot of the franchise is currently in the works with a new installment set at Disney+ in the near future.
Home Alone originally followed young Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) after his family unknowingly left him at home by himself as his family went on a trip to France for Christmas. He was then forced to protect his residence against two thieves (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) known as the “Wet Bandits.” Culkin reprised his role for the sequel as did much of the original cast, including Catherine O’Hara, for a story that focused on Kevin accidentally boarding a plane to New York City instead of Miami. He once again faced off against the villains from the original movie. Home Alone 3 introduced a new protagonist, Alex Pruitt (Alex D. Linz), who fights off burglars connected to North Korean terrorists. The next two installments premiered as TV movies with the first refocusing on a new-look McCallister family and the second bringing a new family into the mix.
The Home Alone Disney+ reboot will bring the franchise back into the spotlight, with Culkin reportedly reprising his role as Kevin. Harry, Marv, and Buzz are expected to be involved in the reboot in some capacity with a new cast that includes Archie Yates, Rob Delaney, Ellie Kemper, Ally Maki, Kenan Thompson, and Chris Parnell. Until then, fans might want to catch up on the franchise, especially during the holiday season — here’s how to watch Home Alone online.
Where To Stream Home Alone Online
Unfortunately, the debut installment of the Home Alone series won’t be found on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu in the US. The movie is, however, streaming for subscribers of Disney+. Those who don’t use the Disney streaming service can rent the title on a number of platforms. The cheapest option is currently $1.99 for the SD version on Amazon, but for a dollar more, viewers can rent Home Alone in HD. For $3.99, the movie can also be rented through Apple TV, Vudu, Redbox, and the Microsoft Store for either HD or 4K. The same platforms offer purchasing options ranging from $7.99 to $14.99.
Where To Stream Home Alone 2: Lost In New York Online
Arguably the best installment in the franchise, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York also won’t be found on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. That said, it’s available through a Disney+ subscription like the original film. In addition, the Home Alone sequel is streaming for those who use DirecTV. As for renting, the Microsoft Store currently offers the SD version of the 1992 movie for $2.99. Platforms like Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, and Redbox offer a rental option for $3.99 for both SD and HD. Those services additionally have buying availability with price tags ranging from $9.99 to $14.99.
Where To Stream The Rest Of The Home Alone Movies Online
As the case with Home Alone 2, Home Alone 3 is available through Disney+ and DirecTV subscriptions at the time of writing. Renters can access the 1997 title, which isn’t holiday-themed, through services such as Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, and Redbox for $3.99. It’s also available to buy with prices ranging from $9.99 to $14.99. Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House is now streaming on DirecTV as well as HBO Max. Renting for $3.99 is an option on the services that contain past installments. The same goes for buying options that average around $14.99. The most recent installment, Home Alone: The Holiday Heist, is subsequently included through subscriptions of HBO Max or DirecTV. While the rental price is $3.99 on the aforementioned platforms, buying the Home Alone sequel is a bit cheaper, ranging from $6.99 to $9.99.
