'Home Sweet Home Alone': 5 things you need to know about Disney+ comedy

With Chrismas fast approaching Disney+ is attempting a reboot of the beloved 'Home Alone' movies with a new British take
PUBLISHED NOV 11, 2021
 A still from the 'Home Sweet Home Alone' trailer (Disney+)
A still from the 'Home Sweet Home Alone' trailer (Disney+)

20th Century Studios in association with Disney+ is coming up with a comedy just in time for the Christmas season! 'Home Sweet Home Alone' will be the sixth film of the 'Home Alone' franchise and is looking to be a fun watch.

The Disney+ movie is a reimagining of the beloved holiday film franchise and will showcase new faces in a familiar story with a twist. Fans of the classic so far don't know what to think about the new flick as their love for Macaulay Culkin's movies cannot compare to anything new. But the trailer is looking to be quite cute and fun and so all we can do is wait and see if the movie delivers. For now, here's everything you need to know about the new Christmas watch.

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When will 'Home Sweet Home Alone' release and where to watch it?

'Home Sweet Home Alone' will release on November 12, 2021. You can watch it exclusively on Disney+. 

What is 'Home Sweet Home Alone' about?

'Home Sweet Home Alone' is the sixth installment of the 'Home Alone' franchise. The Disney + movie will follow 10-year-old Max Mercer who accidentally gets left behind by his family when they all go on vacation in Japan. The naughty young boy doesn't mind and enjoys his time that is until trouble comes calling. A married couple who find that the house is empty set their eyes on a precious family heirloom. It'll be up to Max to protect his home from the invaders all white getting the best of them in this brand-new comedy. 

Who stars in the Disney+ comedy?

Ellie Kemper

Elizabeth Claire Kemper is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for playing the roles of Erin Hannon in the much-loved sitcom 'The Office'  and Kimmy Schmidt in the sitcom 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'. Her filmography includes 'Bridesmaids', '21 Jump Street', 'Smurfs: The Lost Village', 'Identity Thief' to name a few. Kemper has also been nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award, two Critics' Choice Television Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Satellite Awards, and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards. She will be seen as one of the leads in 'Home Sweet Home Alone' on Disney+.



 

The rest of the cast includes Rob Delaney ('Deadpool 2'),  Archie Yates ('Jojo Rabbit'), Timothy Simons ('Looking For Alaska'),  Ally Maki ('5 Years Apart'), Aisling Bea ('Living With Yourself'), Kenan Thompson ('Kenan'), Pete Holmes ('Crashing') and more.

Showrunners

'Home Sweet Home Alone' is directed by Dan Mazer with the story by Mikey Day & Streeter Seidell and John Hughes based on a screenplay by John Hughes. Hutch Parker and Dan Wilson, produce, with Jeremiah Samuels serving as executive producer.

Trailer

The trailer shows the family of Max before Christmas vacation as they all run about haphazardly. The family has been split into two separate flights on their trip to Japan for a holiday. The family leaves but forgets Max who finds that his house will be broken into soon. It is now up to him to defend his home.

Click below to have a taste of what 'Home Sweet Home Alone' has to offer.



 

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