In “Home Alone,” Chris Columbus answers questions about the McCallister family’s finances and gives us information about their jobs.
1. The mother of the McCallisters was a famous clothes designer.
2. For fun, actor Macaulay Culkin thought about buying the famous house.
How did the McCallister family pay for their house?
In a recent podcast interview, director Chris Columbus answered the long-standing question of how the McCallister family from “Home Alone” could afford their huge house and fancy trip to Paris.
People are still interested in the 1990 movie, and rumors are going around about the family’s money.
Chris Columbus’s thoughts on
- Mother’s Profession: CColumbus revealed that Catherine O’Hara’s character, who played the McCallister mother, was a well-known fashion designer. It probably helped them get the money they needed for their trip to Paris.
- Father’s Income: Based on John Hughes’s experiences, Columbus thought that Peter McCallister, played by John Heard, probably worked in advertising instead of being involved in organized crime, as some fans have said.
- House Market Value: The recent sale of the McCallister home in Winnetka, Illinois, for $5.25 million shows how valuable it is.
- Culkin’s Nostalgia: Macaulay Culkin, an actor, joked that he thought about buying the famous house to turn it into a “movie fun house,” but he didn’t because he had to take care of his family.
What Did Macaulay Culkin Believe?
- Interest in the House: Culkin wanted to buy the McCallister house at one point.
- Fun Idea: He planned to turn it into a fun place for people to visit.
- Busy Life: Culkin said he couldn’t do it because he is too busy with his kids.
- Iconic Connection: His strong link to the house shows how much he misses the movie.
Chris Columbus's information about the McCallister family's money helps explain the background of a beloved movie. The fact that people like Macaulay Culkin are still interested in it shows how much of an effect "Home Alone" had on fans and how important it is to culture.