The 10 Best Quotes From ‘Home Alone’

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For more than 25 years, Home Alone has been a holiday tradition. The movie is endlessly entertaining, following young Kevin McCallister as he learns to fend for himself during Christmas and protect his house from burglars. And of course, it’s filled with iconic and memorable lines.

As a comedy, Home Alone is packed with some of the most hilarious lines in any Christmas film, and it still makes people laugh today, even those who didn’t grow up with it.

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“Bless This Highly Nutritious Microwavable Macaroni and Cheese Dinner and the People Who Sold It On Sale. Amen.”

Kevin


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The movie Home Alone starts with a frustrating moment for Kevin: his family begins eating pizza, and he realizes there are no cheese slices left for him. His older brother, Buzz, makes things worse by teasing him about it.

When Kevin is mistakenly left home alone, he gets a chance to enjoy a meal in peace. He even lights candles to create a relaxing atmosphere and says a prayer: “Bless this macaroni and cheese, and those who sold it on sale. Amen.” But his peaceful moment is quickly interrupted when the clock strikes, reminding him that he needs to get ready to protect his house from the burglars, Harry and Marv.

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“You Can Be a Little Old for a Lot of Things. You’re Never Too Old to Be Afraid.”

Marley


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At first, Marley (Robert Blossom) seems like a scary figure – the neighborhood believes he’s a serial killer, and he even frightens young Kevin in a store. But things change when they meet at church and actually talk. Marley explains he’s not a killer, and reveals he’s actually estranged from his own son.

Kevin demonstrates wisdom beyond his years and encourages Marley to reconcile with his son. Marley admits he’s hesitant, and Kevin is surprised to hear his father is afraid at this stage in his life. Marley then shares a poignant truth: “You can be too old for many things, but you’re never too old to feel fear.” This isn’t a funny moment; it’s genuinely moving.

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“If It Makes You Feel Any Better, I Forgot My Reading Glasses.”

Uncle Frank


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Uncle Frank, played by Gerry Bamman, isn’t a particularly likable character in Home Alone – even beyond the villains Harry and Marv, he’s a frustrating figure, especially because he’s family. So, it’s not surprising that he doesn’t offer much sympathy when Kevin’s parents, Kate and Peter McCallister, discover he didn’t make the flight. Instead of offering comfort, Uncle Frank simply tells them, “If it makes you feel any better, I forgot my reading glasses.”

Of course, losing glasses is completely different from losing a child. Kate and Peter were upset by Frank’s thoughtless comments.

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“Ma’am, I’m Eight Years Old. You Think I Would Be Here Alone? I Don’t Think So.”

Kevin


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After realizing he’s home alone, young Kevin McCallister surprisingly acts responsibly and goes to the grocery store. Instead of indulging in treats like candy or cake, he buys practical items such as bread, milk, and orange juice. However, the cashier notices he’s shopping by himself and asks if he’s with anyone.

Kevin responded, “Ma’am, I’m eight years old. Do you really think I’d be here by myself?” It seemed the cashier was being overly nosy, especially since Kevin wasn’t even trying to buy anything age-restricted.

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“This House Is So Full of People, It Makes Me Sick! When I Grow Up and Get Married, I’m Living Alone!”

Kevin


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After Buzz teased Kevin about the last of the cheese pizza being gone, Kevin suddenly attacked him, leading to a messy milk-throwing fight. Kate stepped in to stop them, and then blamed Kevin for everything, sending him to his room as a consequence.

Still upset about how his family had treated him, Kevin shouted, “I can’t stand being around so many people in this house! When I’m older and married, I’m going to live by myself!” Given everything Kevin had gone through with his relatives, it was easy to understand why he felt that way.

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“We Slept In!”

Kate and Peter


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The Airport Express shuttle arrived at the McCallister house to find everyone still asleep. The previous night, a strong storm had knocked out the power, which meant all the alarm clocks in the house hadn’t gone off. When the drivers knocked and rang the doorbell, Kate finally woke up and glanced at the clock on her bedside table. Realizing how late it was, she immediately shouted, “Peter!”

After a quick moment of silence, the couple both exclaimed, “We overslept!” This instantly threw the house into chaos, as everyone except Kevin scrambled to get ready for their flight. It’s a moment many can probably relate to – who hasn’t slept in and then rushed to avoid being late?

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“I Don’t Want to See You Again for the Rest of My Whole Life. And I Don’t Want to See Anybody Else Either.”

Kevin


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Kevin’s mother is scolding him for misbehaving, and he’s responding with a lot of attitude. This makes her give him a harsher punishment – she sends him to the attic for the rest of the evening after an incident he calls “Pizza Gate.” Once he realizes he’ll be alone upstairs, he angrily shouts, “I never want to see you again, for the rest of my life! And I don’t want to see anyone else either!”

Kate finally responds, saying it would be heartbreaking to wake up without a family. Kevin, still upset, simply disagrees, stating he wouldn’t feel that way. It’s easy to understand why he feels so strongly.

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“I’m Gonna Give You To The Count Of 10 To Get Your Ugly, Yellow, No-Good Keister Off My Property Before I Pump Your Guts Full Of Lead!”

Actor From ‘Angels With Filthy Souls’


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As Kevin prepares to defend his home from the burglars Marv and Harry, his first move is to try and prevent them from even getting inside. He puts on the old black-and-white movie Angels with Filthy Souls and blasts the volume, hoping Marv will hear it from outside. This is when fans hear the famous line: “I’m gonna give you to the count of 10 to get your ugly, yellow, no-good keister off my property before I pump your guts full of lead.”

The scene gets even funnier when Kevin uses firework poppers in a pot to sound like gunshots, scaring Marv. Interestingly, the movie Angels with Filthy Souls shown in the film is completely made up for Home Alone!

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“Kevin!”

Kate


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Everyone remembers the famous shout of “Kevin!” in both Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. But in the first movie, the moment of realization is particularly striking: after the entire McCallister family is already on the plane, Kate suddenly realizes someone is missing. She immediately cries out, “Kevin!”

Looking back on Kate and Peter, I really have to wonder about their parenting. I understand they were rushing to catch their flight with a big family, but completely forgetting Kevin at home, and only realizing it right before the plane took off? That just seems incredibly irresponsible to me.

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“Keep the Change, Ya Filthy Animal.”

Kevin


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After setting off firework poppers, Kevin successfully tricks Marv, sending him scrambling away in fright. As the movie scene from Angels With Filthy Souls ends, Kevin playfully repeats a line from the film, saying, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal.”

This short line has become a well-known part of Hollywood culture. It’s instantly recognizable to millennials and could easily become one of the most famous Christmas movie quotes, right up there with lines like “Fra-gee-lay! It must be Italian” from A Christmas Story and the memorable exchange between Clark and Aunt Bethany in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

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2025-12-08 02:50