With Home Alone streaming on Disney+ in time for Christmas, here’s a look at what the cast are doing now

Home Alone has been a Christmas movie treat for three decades.

Released in 1990, the classic comedy tells the story of a little boy named Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) who is accidentally left home alone during the holidays.

And just when things can’t get any worse for Kevin, he has to fight off some thugs who try to break into the family home.

The film was an instant success, scoring US$476.7 million (AU$733,157,559 million) at the box office and spawning a franchise.

With Home Alone streaming enabled Disney+ Before the holidays it’s time to see what the cast of the Christmas classic is up to.

Culkin, 43, pictured on the red carpet in 2018, is now the founder of satirical comedy brand Bunny Ears. Later this week he will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Pictured with wife Brenda Song

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin, 43, was just 10 years old when he played Kevin.

He next appeared in the Home Alone sequel in 1992 and also appeared in other hit films including My Girl (1991) and The Good Son (1993).

In the mid-1990s, Macaulay took a break from the entertainment industry and formed a band, The Pizza Underground. In 2003, he returned to star in Party Monster.

Today, the former child star operates a “comedy brand” called Rabbit earswhich offers a satirical take on pop culture.

On Tuesday it was announced that Culkin will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He will be honored at a special ceremony on Friday, December 1 in Los Angeles.

Culkin shares two children with former Disney star Brenda Song.

Catherine O’Hara, 69, as Kevin’s mother in Home Alone

O’Hara gained a legion of new fans in the cult series Schitt’s Creek

Catherine O’Hara

Catherine O’Hara, 69, a comedy star before appearing as Kevin’s mother in Home Alone, has since become a fan favorite after appearing in the biting sitcom Schitt’s Creek.

After appearing in the Home Alone franchise, the Canadian-born actress starred in a series of cult spoof documentaries, including Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003) and For Your Consideration (2006). ).

She can currently be seen in the crime drama Pain Hustlers and will next appear in the Beetlejuice sequel, Beetlejuice 2.

The popular actress will give a speech in honor of her on-screen son when Culkin receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this week.

John Heard was a well-known actor before his role as Kevin’s father in Home Alone

He sadly passed away in 2017 at the age of 71 after suffering cardiac arrest

Johannes Hoorde

John Heard already appeared in the 1998 films Big and Beaches before taking on the role of Kevin’s father in the first two Home Alone films.

He worked steadily throughout his career, and after the release of Home Alone in 1990, he scored roles in The Pelican Brief, Before and After, and Snake Eyes.

Years later, he appeared in popular television dramas, including The Sopranos and Prison Break. He also starred in the 2013 infamous TV movie Sharknado alongside Tara Reid.

John was still acting when he died of a heart attack in July 2017 at the age of 71.

Home Alone brought fame to veteran actor Joe Pesci, 80, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for the crime classic Goodfellas

Joe Pesci

Joe Pesci, 80, was already an acclaimed actor before appearing as inept thief Harry in Home Alone.

After his breakthrough in Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull (1990), the diminutive star won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for the gangster classic GoodFellas (1990).

Pesci went on to star in other Scorsese films, including Casino (1995) and The Irishman (2019).

He is probably best known for his comedic roles in the Home Alone franchise, My Cousin Vinny and Mel Gibson’s Lethal Weapon films (1989-1998).

Pesci will next star in Day of the Fight, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival earlier this year.

Known for his tough guy roles, he played comedic roles in My Cousin Vinny and the Lethal Weapon films Daniel Stern, 66, pictured with Daniel Stern (left) in Home Alone

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern, 66, co-starred with Joe Pesci in the hit holiday film as knucklehead criminal Marv.

Stern made his film debut in 1979 in the comedy drama Breaking Away and is probably best known for his performance in the hit City Slickers II.

Meanwhile, the affable actor has built a secondary career as an artist, specializing in sculpture.

Making a name for himself: Macaulay Culkin’s younger brother Kieran Culkin earned his first film credit for playing Kevin’s dorky cousin in Home Alone, now he’s a star in his own right

Success: Today, Kieran is best known for his role in the HBO series Succession, which earned him two Golden Globe nominations

Kieran Culkin

Macaulay Culkin’s younger brother Kieran Culkin earned his first film credit for playing Kevin’s dorky cousin in Home Alone, but his road to stardom was just beginning.

After playing Laney Boggs’ (Rachel Leigh Cook) little brother in the 1999 teen film She’s All That, he turned to more serious roles.

His leading role in 2002’s Igby Goes Down opposite Claire Danes, Amanda Peet and Ryan Phillippe earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

His other film credits include Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Music of the Heart and The Mighty.

He also appeared in the second season of the television adaptation of Fargo, but today he is best known for his role in the HBO series Succession.

Kieran was nominated for a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Roman Roy in the drama in both 2019 and 2020, and for an Emmy in 2020.

A scene from Home Alone

The film was an instant success, scoring US$476.7 million (AU$733,157,559 million) at the box office.