Is it even the holidays if you haven’t watched a kid outsmart two burglars with a bunch of toy cars and a blowtorch? Home Alone is one of those rare movies that we all seem to know by heart, but when you actually sit down to play a game of Home Alone trivia, you realize just how many tiny details you might have missed!
I decided to put together this massive list of 100 questions because Home Alone trivia is the ultimate way to bring people together. Whether you are throwing a big Christmas party, looking for a fun “Minute to Win It” style game for the kids, or just want to test your own memory while cozying up with some cheese pizza, this trivia guide is for you. I’ve kept the language simple so the whole family can join in. Let’s see if you’re a “filthy animal” at heart or the master of the house!
Part 1: The Family & The Trip
What is the main character’s name? (Kevin McCallister)
How many siblings does Kevin have? (Four)
What is the name of Kevin’s mean older brother? (Buzz)
What is the name of the cousin who wets the bed? (Fuller)
Where is the family flying to in the first movie? (Paris)
What is Kevin’s mom’s name? (Kate)
What is Kevin’s dad’s name? (Peter)
What does Buzz keep in a cage? (A tarantula)
Why did the family oversleep? (The power went out)
What is the name of the “cheap” uncle? (Uncle Frank)
How many people were supposed to go on the trip? (15)
Who is mistakenly counted as Kevin? (The neighbor kid, Mitch Murphy)
What does Kevin’s sister Linnie call him in French? (Les Incompétents)
What does Kevin want to eat that causes a fight? (Cheese pizza)
Where is Kevin sent to sleep as punishment? (The attic)
What does Kevin wish for? (For his family to disappear)
What did Kevin’s mom trade to get a flight home? (Her watch and ring)
What city does the family live in? (Chicago/Winnetka)
What color is the McCallister house? (Red brick)
What is the name of the airline they fly? (American Airlines)
Part 2: The Burglars (The Wet Bandits)
What are the names of the two burglars? (Harry and Marv)
Which burglar is short? (Harry)
Which burglar is very tall? (Marv)
What do they call themselves in the first movie? (The Wet Bandits)
Why that name? (They leave the water running)
What does Harry dress up as to spy on the house? (A police officer)
What is the name on their van? (Oh-Kay Plumbing)
What does Marv steal from a donation bin? (Quarters)
What does Harry lose on the steps? (A gold tooth)
What does Marv step on through the window? (Glass ornaments)
What falls on Marv’s face in the bedroom? (The tarantula)
What does Harry lose because of a blowtorch? (His hair/top of his head is burned)
What is Marv’s last name? (Mchants)
What is Harry’s last name? (Lime)
What does Marv think he sees in the basement? (Ghosts/The furnace)
What does Marv use to try to hit the spider? (A crowbar)
Who does Marv hit with the crowbar instead? (Harry)
What do they call themselves in the second movie? (The Sticky Bandits)
How does Marv get “sticky” in the second movie? (Tape on his glove)
What is the name of their prison in the second movie? (They escaped from prison)
Part 3: The Famous Traps
What does Kevin put on the floor to trip them? (Toy cars)
What hits Harry when he opens the door? (A blowtorch)
What hits Marv when he pulls a light string? (An iron)
What does Kevin put on the stairs? (Paint cans)
What does Marv step on in the basement? (A large nail)
What does Kevin shoot them with? (A BB gun)
What does Kevin use to slide down the stairs? (A sled)
What does Kevin put on the kitchen floor? (Water to make it icy)
What hits Marv in the chest in the second movie? (Bricks)
What does Kevin use to electrocute Marv? (An arc welder/sink)
What falls on Harry in the second movie? (A bag of cement)
What does Kevin throw at the burglars from the roof? (Bricks)
What does Kevin use to make the doorknob hot? (An electric charcoal starter)
What does Marv slip on in the New York house? (Soap/Grease)
What hits the burglars while they are on the rope? (A bag of tools)
What does Kevin use to scare the burglars in the first movie? (Firecrackers)
What does Kevin put on the window sill? (Tar)
What does Marv lose in the tar? (His shoes and socks)
What does Kevin use to hit Harry in the stomach? (A heavy trunk)
What makes the loud “boom” that scares Marv? (The furnace)
Part 4: Movie Scenes & Characters
What movie does Kevin watch? (Angels with Filthy Souls)
What is the famous line from that movie? (“Keep the change, ya filthy animal!”)
What is the name of the scary neighbor? (Old Man Marley)
What does the neighbor carry? (A shovel)
Where does Kevin meet the neighbor and realize he is nice? (Church)
What does Kevin put on his face that makes him scream? (Aftershave)
What is the name of the polka king? (Gus Polinski)
What does the polka band drive? (A yellow van)
What is Kevin’s favorite pizza? (Cheese)
What does Kevin buy at the store? (Milk, bread, laundry soap)
How much was the bill at the store? ($19.83)
What does the pizza man hit? (The statue)
What does Kevin find in the trash at the end? (The gold tooth)
What does Kevin decorate? (A Christmas tree)
What does Kevin eat for his “nutritious” dinner? (Macaroni and cheese)
What time does the “battle” start? (9:00 PM)
Who played Kevin? (Macaulay Culkin)
Who played Harry? (Joe Pesci)
Who played Marv? (Daniel Stern)
Who saves Kevin from the burglars? (Old Man Marley)
Part 5: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Where is the family going in the second movie? (Florida)
Where does Kevin end up? (New York City)
What is the name of the hotel? (The Plaza)
What toy store does Kevin visit? (Duncan’s Toy Chest)
Who is the owner of the toy store? (Mr. Duncan)
What gift does Kevin give the Bird Lady? (A turtle dove)
What does Kevin use to record voices? (A Talkboy)
What is the name of the fake movie in Part 2? (Angels with Even Filthier Souls)
Who does Kevin meet in the hotel lobby? (Donald Trump)
What is the concierge’s name? (Mr. Hector)
What does Kevin use to escape the hotel? (An inflatable raft)
Where does Kevin meet his mom? (Rockefeller Center)
What does Kevin get at the end of the movie? (Truckload of gifts)
What is the name of the bird lady’s favorite place? (The attic of Carnegie Hall)
What does Kevin throw through the toy store window? (A brick with a note)
How much was the room service bill? ($967.43)
What does Uncle Frank call Kevin in the shower? (A nosy little pervert)
What color is the Talkboy? (Silver and colorful)
Does Kevin ever see Old Man Marley again? (In the first movie ending, they wave)
What is the last line of the first movie? (“Kevin, what did you do to my room?!”)
There you have it, 100 questions to prove you are the ultimate fan! I hope this Home Alone trivia collection helps make your next holiday gathering a little more chaotic and a lot more fun. It’s amazing how a movie from the 90s still feels so fresh and funny today, and sharing Home Alone trivia is a great way to keep that movie magic alive.
You can easily use this trivia for a classroom game, a neighborhood party, or even a long car ride to visit family. If you enjoyed this Home Alone trivia challenge, feel free to share it with your friends! After all, “life finds a way” to be better when we’re laughing together. Just remember to keep an eye on your room service bill and always, always check the attic for bed-wetters!
