---
title: "Home Sweet Home Alone"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/home-sweet-home-alone-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 654974
imdb_id: "tt11012066"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 703
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Home Sweet Home Alone (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/home-sweet-home-alone-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Home Sweet Home Alone is a film released in 2021. The story revolves around a 10-year-old boy named Max Mercer who is left at home by himself during the holiday period. Max is tasked with defending his home against a married couple who has a specific goal in mind. The couple is motivated by a desire to recover a valuable heirloom that they previously had in their possession.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A ten-year-old boy must defend his house from a couple trying to steal an heirloom."

### Why Watch
- features holiday themes
- includes comedy elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- relies on familiar premises
- Tone & Suitability: This is a family-friendly holiday comedy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: holiday, comedy, family, festive

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dan Mazer
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Studios, Hutch Parker Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Archie Yates** as *Max Mercer*
- **Ellie Kemper** as *Pam McKenzie*
- **Rob Delaney** as *Jeff McKenzie*
- **Aisling Bea** as *Carol Mercer*
- **Devin Ratray** as *Buzz McCallister*
- **Pete Holmes** as *Uncle Blake*
- **Kenan Thompson** as *Gavin Washington*
- **Timothy Simons** as *Hunter*
- **Chris Parnell** as *Uncle Stu*
- **Ally Maki** as *Mei*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Home Sweet Home Alone released?
The film was released in 2021.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
It is a Christmas comedy film.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is a 10-year-old boy named Max Mercer.

### Q: What is the plot about?
Max is left at home alone for the holidays and must defend his house from a married couple trying to steal an heirloom.

### Q: Is this film part of a series?
It is the sixth installment overall in the franchise and a sequel to Home Alone: The Holiday Heist.

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