--- title: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Film) slug: home-alone-2-lost-in-new-york-film-9ffad url: /detay/home-alone-2-lost-in-new-york-film-9ffad type: article language: English entity: primary: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Film) type: article categories: - name: Cinema And Television slug: sinema-ve-televizyon url: /kategori/sinema-ve-televizyon tags: - home alone 2 - home alone - Macaulay Culkin - Christmas - Family - Cinema - comedy - Film author: Özge Buslu created_at: 2025-10-30T18:22:09.087688+03:00 updated_at: 2025-11-08T11:34:12.025940+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/10/30/YFfOoSHaQhD5HdygYYhvr1H6gplcSX7K.jpg --- # Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Film) ## KURE Information Cards ![home alone kapak.jpg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/10/30/nAxdctpBRZuqoriLUgXQAMxxOyWYV5O0.jpg) *Home Alone 2: Lost in New York* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Budget(s) | 28 million American dollars | | Release Date(s)(Text) | 1993-01-15 (Türkiye),1992-11-20 (USA) | | Production Company(ies) | 20th Century Fox | | Producer(s) | John Hughes | | Music(s) | John Williams | | Country(ies) | USA | | Cinematographer(s) | Julio Macat | | Director(s) | Chris Columbus | | Genre | Comedy,Family | | Box Office Performance | 359 million American dollars | | Runtime | 120 minutes | | Writer | John Hughes | ## Article Content **Home Alone 2: Lost in New York** is an American family comedy film released in 1992. Directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes, the film is a sequel to the 1990 film [Home Alone](/en/detay/home-alone-film-eb2d2/llms.txt). The film revolves around the character of [Kevin McCallister](/en/detay/alone-at-home-2-film-8ff96/llms.txt), played by Macaulay Culkin. ### **Plot Summary** Kevin McCallister prepares to go to Florida with his family for Christmas. However, he accidentally gets separated from his family at the airport and boards another plane to New York. With his father's credit card and some cash in his pocket, Kevin begins to explore the city on his own. He stays at a luxury hotel, goes shopping, and has a good time. Nevertheless, he encounters Harry and Marv, the two thieves he faced in the previous film, again in this city. Having escaped from prison, the duo now plans to rob a toy store. When Kevin realizes Harry and Marv are plotting a new scheme in the city, he decides to intervene. The film stands out for its comedic elements and family theme. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/10/30/f9NJqd4RqBrckc6Jc4VGgLbDBgOohF4u.jpg) *Harry, Kevin and Marv (IMDb)* ### **Cast** **Macaulay Culkin** – Kevin McCallister **Joe Pesci** – Harry Lime **Daniel Stern** – Marv Murchins **Catherine O’Hara** – Kate McCallister **John Heard** – Peter McCallister **Brenda Fricker** – Pigeon Lady **Tim Curry** – Mr. Hector (Concierge) **Rob Schneider** – Cedric (Bellman) ### **Production and Technical Specifications** [Home Alone 2: Lost in New York](/en/detay/evde-tek-basina-2-film-fe009/llms.txt) is in English and was shot in color. Dolby Stereo was used for the sound system. The film was shot in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio (negative ratio) and designed to be shown in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio (intended ratio). The filming was made using a Panavision Panaflex Platinum camera. Laboratory processing was done at DeLuxe, Hollywood, California. The film's negative format was prepared using 35 mm Eastman EXR 50D 5245 and EXR 500T 5296 film stocks. The cinematographic process is in digital intermediate (4K) spherical format, and the print film is in 35 mm Eastman 5384 format. ### **Themes** **Family and Bonding**: Kevin's separation from his family and their ultimate reunion emphasize the importance of family ties. **Courage and Independence**: Kevin's struggle to survive alone in New York explores themes of courage and independence. **The Fight Between Good and Evil**: Kevin's battle against thieves symbolizes the conflict between good and evil. **Cooperation and Empathy**: Kevin's friendship with the Pigeon Woman highlights themes of cooperation and empathy. **Comedy and Humor**: The film is enriched with physical gags and comical situations. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/10/30/edmDwMKMC20DZInLyBiBkVD84PF1sS5T.jpg) *Pigeon Lady and Kevin (IMDb)* ### **Awards** The 1992 film Home Alone 2: Lost in New York stood out with its nominations and awards at various award ceremonies. #### **American Comedy Awards (1993)** Funniest Supporting Actor (Joe Pesci) — Nominated #### **BMI Film & TV Awards (1993)** Best Film Score (John Williams) — Winner #### **Golden Screen (1993)** Golden Screen — Winner #### **Kids' Choice Awards (1993)** Favorite Movie Actor (Macaulay Culkin) — Nominated #### **People's Choice Awards (1993)** Best Family Movie — Winner #### **Young Artist Awards (1994)** Best Young Actress in a Comedy Film (Senta Moses) — Nominated ### **About the Film** - Macaulay Culkin earned $4.5 million for this film. This was 45 times more than his salary for the 1990 film Home Alone and was the highest amount ever paid to a child actor at the time. - Weather conditions during filming caused some cameras to freeze. - The Plaza Hotel's owner at the time, Donald Trump, requested a small role in the film in exchange for allowing filming at the hotel. The director Chris Columbus, who initially considered cutting the scene, decided to keep it in the film after receiving positive feedback from the audience during test screenings. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/10/30/vAHiUhqbe43eDEGWdyCzOdAjbYEvLzmu.jpg) *Scene featuring Donald Trump from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (IMDb)* [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h9VDUNtoto) *Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Trailer (Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers)* ## Academic Sources and References 1. IMDb. "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) – Locations". IMDb. 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IMDb. “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) – Trivia”. IMDb. Accessed: October 30, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104431/trivia/?ref\_=tt\_dyk\_trv. 8. IMDb. “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)”. IMDb. Accessed: October 30, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104431/. 9. Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers. “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) Trailer1”. YouTube. Upload Date: December 2, 2017. Accessed: October 30, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h9VDUNtoto. ## Related Articles - [Home Alone (Film)](//detay/home-alone-film-eb2d2/llms.txt)