Why didn't the parents call Kevin in Home Alone?

According to the Redditor's logic, long distance calls probably couldn't be made to the McCallister residence, but local calls would be okay. This would explain why Kevin's dad couldn't reach him from overseas, but Kevin can still call a local pizza spot.
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Why didn't Kevin call the cops home alone?

The Wet Bandits should've bolted the second Kevin threatened to call the police, because for all they know, the cops are already on their way. If Kevin has time to set up traps, then he definitely has time to call 911.
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Did Kevin ever tell his parents about the robbers?

Although director, Chris Columbus, and screenwriter, John Hughes, never explicitly reveal if the McCallisters ever found out about their son's elaborate booby traps or the criminals they were built to thwart, there are clues hidden throughout the 1990 Christmas classic that may answer the question that's on everyone's ...
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What did Kevin's parents do in home alone?

According to the official novelization of the film – written by Todd Strasser as a quick promotional tie-in – Mr. Peter McCallister is a prominent businessman (maybe a day trader?) and Mrs. Kate McCallister is a fashion designer, thus all the mannequins that Kevin was able to use in the party scene.
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What did Kevin McCallister's dad do for a living?

Peter McAllister either represented Michael Jordan, worked for the Chicago mob or was the Sausage King of Chicago or one of his closest associates. The only other explanation is if he owns Little Nero's pizza franchise and is about to explode that company like it's Little Caesars, Papa Johns, Dominos or Pizza Hut.
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Why do the Mcallisters have so many mannequins?

The mannequins were there because of a scene in the original script. Have you ever watched Home Alone and wondered, "What's with all the mannequins?" Cauley answers, "In the original script, the mannequins were part of a scene where they came alive and scared Kevin when he went down into the basement.
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How much does it cost to stay in the Home Alone house?

How much does the stay cost? According to the Airbnb listing, the overnight stay is $25 plus tax. Now's your chance to stay in the iconic Home Alone house in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka, IL.
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Who paid for the Paris trip in Home Alone?

Missing his extended family, Rob thought of having the McCallisters come to France, eventually deciding for them to visit during the Christmas season. He then paid for the whole McCallister family's trip to Paris so they could all be together for the holiday.
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Is Duncan's Toy Chest real?

Though the set looks completely real, unfortunately Duncan's Toy Chest is fake, and it is not a real place in New York or any other city. That's not to say you couldn't visit NYC and be amazed inside a mega toy store. Duncan's Toy Chest is based on the FAO Schwartz store.
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How much did Kevin spend on room service?

As his despicable family member Buzz delightfully revels in revealing right at the end of the film, Kevin McCallister actually spent $950 on room service during his stay at the Plaza, which of course included the renting of a particularly legendary gangster movie that he then used to trick the idiotic staff at the ...
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Why did Kevins family oversleep in Home Alone?

During the night, heavy winds damage the power lines, which causes a power outage and resets the alarm clocks, causing the family to oversleep. In the confusion and rush to get to the airport, Kevin is accidentally left behind.
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Why did the McAllisters oversleep?

Rush for the flights

The next day, the McCallisters accidentally oversleep due to Peter's actions the previous night. They rush through the airport to make their flight with Peter allowing Kevin to hold his travel bag, and Kevin stops while getting batteries for his Talkboy while the family continues to rush ahead.
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How many kids did Kevin's parents have in Home Alone?

It is indeed a vulgar display of wealth and privilege. Besides Peter and Kate and their five children, Peter's terrible older brother, Frank, and his wife Lesley, and their three kids are also along for the ride.
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Why did the aftershave burn Kevin's face?

According to director Chris Columbus' recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kevin's scream after he puts cologne on his face was a total accident, despite its resemblance to Edvard Munch painting "The Scream." The scream wasn't written that way in the script, but Culkin clearly had good instincts as it became one ...
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What did the French lady on the phone say in Home Alone?

You know Mom's gonna pack your stuff, anyway. You're what the French call "les incompetents."
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Was Home Alone 2 filmed in NYC?

Principal photography took place between December 1991 and May 1992, and was done on location in Illinois and New York, including at the Rockefeller Center and the original World Trade Center. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was theatrically released in the United States on November 20, 1992.
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Is the hotel in Home Alone 2 Real?

Although the Plaza has penthouse suites in real-life, the penthouse suite in the end of the film was shot at the Conrad Hilton Suite at the Hilton Chicago. After the release of the second film, bookings at the Plaza skyrocketed. Every Christmas season, the Plaza offers the Home Alone 2 package.
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Does the toy shop in Home Alone exist?

It was a fictional store in the movie, but based on FAO Schwartz toy store - on 5th Ave at 58th or 59th street.
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How much did the pizza cost in Home Alone?

At the beginning of the movie, the McCallisters order pizza–a lot of pizza—from the fictional Little Nero's pizzeria. It's a big family, which calls for a big order. In the movie, the cost for the pizza totals up to $122.50. Adjusted for inflation, that's around $230.
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How much would the hotel room in Home Alone 2 cost?

Kevin McAllister's experience in Home Alone 2: Lost In New York feels quite stressful overall, but we'd almost definitely be up for it if it meant staying in The Plaza hotel. Why? Namely because it costs a cool $30,000 (approx £23,000) a night to stay there - and that's without the giant pizza room service.
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Is the Home Alone family rich?

Just how rich is Kevin's family in Home Alone? Seriously, though. They live in an enormous mansion in Winnetka, Illinois, one of the richest suburbs in America. They can afford to fly their family and their extended family first-class from Chicago to Paris and back.
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Can you spend the night at the Home Alone house?

Now you can stay overnight in 'Home Alone' house. "Home Alone" fans can now live their dreams of hanging out at the McCallister house this holiday season. Airbnb announced Wednesday it is renting out the iconic home from the 1990 film for one night only.
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How many bedrooms are in the Home Alone house?

The Home Alone house—which, according to Zillow, boasts six bedrooms and six baths, is located at 671 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois.
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Can you hire the Home Alone house?

Whatever you do, keep your shoes on: Kevin McCallister's home as featured in the original Home Alone is available to rent on Airbnb.
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