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Thirty-five years have passed since the world first saw the film, without which it is difficult to imagine the New Year holidays today. In November 2025, Home Alone officially celebrated its anniversary, and this date unexpectedly makes you think about how quickly time flies and how much people change - even those who will forever remain in our memory as children.

The main character of the picture is, of course, Kevin McCallister. He was played by Macaulay Culkin - a charming boy with a malicious smile and a sly look. Then he was only eight, and today the actor is 45. Culkin’s fate was not easy: deafening fame, industry pressure, a long retirement from cinema and a difficult struggle with addiction. But it is this story that makes his return especially valuable. Macaulay managed to get out, restore his career, start a family and find inner balance. Now he is married to actress Brenda Song, has two sons and enjoys starring in TV series, choosing roles without regard to past expectations.

Kevin’s mother, endlessly worried and ready to cross half the world even on foot for her son, was played by Catherine O’Hara. She was 36 during filming and today she is 71. And, amazingly, she remains one of the most sought-after character actresses in Hollywood. She is loved for her irony, lightness and ability to be alive in any image. In recent years, she has managed to appear in such major projects as “The Last of Us,” proving that age is not a barrier if you have charisma and a sense of humor.

The role of the father of the McCallister family was played by John Heard. Calm, a little aloof, he fit perfectly into the image of a man who was used to keeping everything under control. Alas, the actor passed away in 2017 due to heart problems, leaving behind dozens of roles and a reputation as a professional who was loved and respected by his colleagues.

The famous “wet bandits” deserve special mention. Joe Pesci as the hot-tempered and dangerous Harry became a real discovery for viewers accustomed to seeing him in serious crime dramas. Now the actor is 82, he hardly acts in films and prefers a calm and measured life with his family. His rare appearances on screen, like working with Scorsese, are perceived as events. His partner Marv was played by Daniel Stern. After the resounding success of the film, he unexpectedly went into voice acting and television, from time to time making his presence known in major serial projects.

Interestingly, even the minor characters of Home Alone received their share of fan love and attention. For example, Kevin’s neighbor, the same “scary old man,” turned out to be one of the most touching images of the film and became an important emotional anchor of the story. And scenes with a cashier in a store or police officers still make you smile thanks to their subtle humor. There were also some dark pages. Actor Devin Ratray, who plays Kevin's older brother Baz, has been at the center of high-profile scandals and lawsuits over allegations of abuse in recent years.

Home Alone has long become more than just a comedy. This is a film about growing up, family values ​​and coping with loneliness. And perhaps that is why, 35 years later, it still attracts viewers to the screens - no longer children, but adults who still believe in the Christmas miracle.