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Is Home Alone OK for sensitive kids?

Movie · 1990 · About 103 min · Rated PG

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The short answer

It depends on your kid. Home Alone is on our Bigger feelings list because a bully, a villain or a scary part is central to the story. Read the heads up below and decide.

A family coming back together at the end.

Quick answers

Is Home Alone scary?

It can be for sensitive kids. Heads up: a kid left alone by his family; scary burglars; a lot of slapstick violence.

What age is Home Alone for?

It's rated PG, parental guidance suggested.

How long is Home Alone?

About 103 minutes.

Where can I watch Home Alone?

With a subscription on Disney+. To rent or buy on Prime Video store, Fandango at Home and Apple TV store. Checked November 4, 2026.

Four things we check

PaceBusy

SoundLoud

TalkingA lot

ConflictA lot

Heads up

• A kid left alone by his family
• Scary burglars
• A lot of slapstick violence

Good to know

• PG

Where to watchHome Alone

▶With a subscription

Disney+

🎟Rent or buy

Prime Video storerent $3.99, buy $7.99Fandango at Homerent $3.99, buy $19.99Apple TV storerent $4.99, buy $19.99

Checked November 4, 2026. Streaming changes often, so check before movie night.

make it a movie night

A printable Home Alone menu

• Snacks
• A drink
• Trivia cards
• A calm challenge

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