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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Director: Chris Columbus
Released: 1992
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 6.8

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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.

Rated PG • 1992 • 2h 0m

Directed by Chris Columbus

6.8

10K+

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Age

10+

This sequel finds ten-year-old Kevin McCallister accidentally separated from his family again, this time navigating New York City alone. The film's PG rating is primarily for its cartoonish but intense slapstick violence, which is significantly escalated from the first movie and may be frightening for younger viewers. When Kevin's old nemeses, Harry and Marv, reappear, he subjects them to a series of elaborate and painful booby traps… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Macaulay Culkin

Joe Pesci

Daniel Stern

Catherine O'Hara

John Heard

Brenda Fricker

Tim Curry

Devin Ratray

Gerry Bamman

Rob Schneider

Michael C. Maronna

Terrie Snell

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Is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Sex Mild 1/10

Violence Strong 6/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances Mild 1/10

Themes Strong 6/10

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0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
0:19 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10

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Sex and nudity in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

This category is almost entirely absent. There is a very brief, easily missed shot of a motel sign that advertises "adult films." Some minor, dated innuendo is present in dialogue from side characters, but there is no nudity or sexual content.

Violence and gore in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

The film contains frequent, sustained, and intense slapstick violence, all played for laughs with no realistic consequences or gore. A long sequence in a townhouse features Kevin's booby traps, which include repeatedly throwing bricks from a roof onto a character's head, electrocution (with a skeleton briefly visible), setting a character's head on fire, and numerous painful falls. Earlier, Kevin pushes his brother, causing a stage full of children to collapse. The villains also threaten Kevin, and one pulls a gun…

Language in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Language is mild and infrequent. The word "damn" is used once. There are two instances of implied profanity, where characters are cut off before finishing "shit" or "son of a bitch." Other insults are juvenile, such as "idiot" and references to bodily functions.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Substance use is very minor and incidental. A character is seen smoking on a television in a movie Kevin watches. In another scene, background characters are briefly seen smoking cigarettes.

Mature themes in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

The central theme is that of a child in danger and separated from his family. Kevin is repeatedly shown to be scared and alone in a massive city, and he is hunted by two vengeful criminals who explicitly threaten to harm and even kill him. The climax in Central Park, where one villain points a gun at Kevin, is particularly intense. The film also touches on themes of loneliness, trust, and forgiveness through Kevin's friendship with the homeless Pigeon Lady.

Scary moments in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Home Alone 2: Lost in New York yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This sequel finds ten-year-old Kevin McCallister accidentally separated from his family again, this time navigating New York City alone. The film's PG rating is primarily for its cartoonish but intense slapstick…

What age rating does Home Alone 2: Lost in New York have?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

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Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

Substance use is very minor and incidental. A character is seen smoking on a television in a movie Kevin watches. In another scene, background characters are briefly seen smoking cigarettes.

What mature themes appear in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

How long is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York runs 120 minutes, directed by Chris Columbus, released in 1992.

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