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Maman, j'ai raté l'avion !

Maman, j'ai raté l'avion ! est la version française de Home Alone, une comédie familiale américaine sortie en 1990 et réalisée par Chris Columbus.

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Maman, j'ai raté l'avion ! (known in English as Home Alone) is a 1990 American family comedy film directed by Chris Columbus. The film follows Kevin McCallister, a young boy left alone at home during Christmas who must defend his house from two burglars.

Synopsis

The McCallister family leaves for Christmas in Paris and accidentally forgets their youngest child, Kevin. Left alone at home, Kevin organizes his survival and protects the house from two clumsy burglars, Harry and Marv.

Technical details

The film is an American production directed by Chris Columbus from a screenplay by John Hughes. It was released in 1990 and runs approximately 1 hour 43 to 44 minutes depending on the source.

Cast

The main role of Kevin McCallister is played by Macaulay Culkin. Other cast members include Catherine O'Hara, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Roberts Blossom.

Release and reception

The film has become a popular holiday classic. In France, it was released in theatres and later on video, and it appears in digital distribution catalogues according to cited platforms. The film had wide North American distribution and remains known in Canada under its English title Home Alone in many media and distribution contexts. The franchise's sequel has also been released on Canadian services and platforms.

Key facts

  • The film is the French version of Home Alone, a 1990 American comedy.
  • Directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes.
  • The plot follows Kevin McCallister, left alone at home during Christmas.
  • The burglars Harry and Marv attempt to break into the house.
  • The film was released in France on December 19, 1990.
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Canadian context

Le film a eu une diffusion nord-américaine large et reste connu au Canada sous son titre anglais Home Alone dans de nombreux contextes médiatiques et de distribution. La suite de la franchise a aussi été exploitée sur des services et plateformes canadiennes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the original title of Maman, j'ai raté l'avion ! ?
The original title is Home Alone.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Chris Columbus.
Who plays Kevin McCallister?
Kevin McCallister is played by Macaulay Culkin.
What is the film about?
It tells the story of a boy left home alone during Christmas, who must fend for himself and prevent two burglars from entering.
When was the film released in France?
It was released in France on December 19, 1990.

References

  1. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=6272.html
    Supports: titre français, titre original, date de sortie en France, réalisateur, scénariste, genre, synopsis, casting principal
  2. Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) — https://www.cnc.fr/professionnels/visas-et-classification/75021
    Supports: visa, réalisateur, pays, date de sortie en salle en France, durée, classement tous publics, distributeurs
  3. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/fr/title/596974
    Supports: distribution principale
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/fr/movie/maman-jai-rate-lavion/umc.cmc.43qg0hbj3zyyum9us4nzbz9x5
    Supports: titre français, année, durée, acteurs principaux, réalisateur