Home Alone: The Holiday Heist

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Christian Martyn as Finn Baxter
• Jodelle Ferland as Alexis Baxter
• Malcolm McDowell as Sinclair
• Debi Mazar as Jessica
• Eddie Steeples as Hughes
• Ellie Harvie as Catherine Baxter
• Doug Murray as Curtis Baxter
• Ed Asner as Mr. Carson
• Peter DaCunha as Mason
• Adriana O’Neil as Gabby Maranta
• Bill Turnbull as Simon Hassler
• Chris Sigurdson as Clerk
• Evan Scott as Santa Claus in sleigh

Storyline:

The film follows Alex Pruitt (Christian Martyn), an 8-year-old boy who must defend his home from a group of criminals attempting to steal a valuable piece of art. Unlike the previous films, this installment does not focus on the McCallister family but includes numerous homages to earlier entries in the franchise.

About Movie:

Home Alone: The Holiday Heist is an American made-for-television Christmas comedy film directed by Peter Hewitt. It is the fifth installment in the Home Alone franchise and stars Christian Martyn, Jodelle Ferland, Malcolm McDowell, Debi Mazar, and Eddie Steeples.

• Premiered on November 25, 2012, on ABC Family (now Freeform).
• This film is notable for being the second in the franchise after Home Alone 3 which does not center on the McCallister family.

Home Alone: The Holiday Heist received mainly negative reviews, with critics noting its departure from the original films’ charm and humor, although it was generally considered to fare better than Home Alone 4.