Home Alone: The Holiday Heist

Home Alone: The Holiday Heist

Year: 2012

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Peter Hewitt

ComedyFamilyTV MovieCrude humor and satireKids' animated fun and adventure

Ten-year-old Finn is apprehensive when his family moves from California to Maine, finding himself in a house he considers frightening. Believing the house is haunted, he creates intricate traps to uncover the supposed ghost. When his parents are unexpectedly delayed, Finn and his sister are left home alone, and the traps unexpectedly catch the attention of a group of thieves targeting his house.

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Time period

Contemporary

The events unfold during a modern Christmas season in a snowy Maine town. The family faces a winter storm that strands them at home, heightening the sense of isolation. The setting blends everyday technology and holiday traditions in a current-day context.

Location

Rockland, Maine

Rockland is a small coastal town in Maine that provides a picturesque winter setting for the Baxter family's Christmas move. The Baxters settle into their new home as a snowstorm tightens its grip on the town, adding tension and isolation. The local legend of a smothered gangster whose ghost haunts the Baxter house adds a layer of eerie folklore to the holiday atmosphere.

🏡 Small town 🌊 Coastal Maine ❄️ Winter holidays

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 10:00

Main Characters – Home Alone: The Holiday Heist (2012)

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Catherine Baxter (Ellie Harvie)

Catherine is the Baxters' mother, trying to balance work with family life and the sudden intrusion of burglars. She stays calm under pressure, communicates with the police, and helps coordinate the kids' safety from outside the house. Her resilience and warmth anchor the family through the crisis.

👩‍👧‍👦 Mother 🛡️ Protective 🧭 Resourceful

Finn Baxter (Christian Martyn)

Finn is a 10-year-old gamer who loves video games and tinkering with gadgets. He discovers a hidden room and uses improvised tools to defend the home while Alexis is trapped. He reaches out to online friend Simon for help and organizes a defensive plan.

🎮 Gamer 🧭 Resourceful 🧰 Inventive

Alexis Baxter (Jodelle Ferland)

Alexis is Finn's older sister, a tech-savvy teen who spends hours on her phone and computer. When danger arises, she becomes involved in the incident and inadvertently triggers a trap that locks her in a hidden chamber. She balances teenage online life with the real-world crisis and ultimately supports her brother.

💻 Tech-Savvy 👧 Older Sister 🧭 Curious

Mason (Peter DaCunha)

Mason is the Baxter's neighbor who first clued Finn in on the local legend and later helps distract the intruders by throwing snowballs. He proves quick-thinking and brave in the snow-filled chaos.

🧭 Neighbor ❄️ Snowy Ally

Sinclair (Malcolm McDowell)

Sinclair is the leader of the burglary trio, a cunning thief who targets the painting but underestimates the Baxters' resolve.

🗝️ Mastermind 🗡️ Thug

Jessica (Debi Mazar)

Jessica is a member of the burglary team who participates in the break-in and ends up dazed by the home defense. She becomes a casualty of the attackers' misfortune when caught in the plan's chaos.

🗡️ Thief

Hughes (Eddie Steeples)

Hughes is the safecracker of the group, a partner in crime who implements the plan before being stopped by the home defense and police.

🧰 Safecracker 🤝 Partner

Mr. Carson (Ed Asner)

Mr. Carson is Catherine's boss who hosts a Christmas party the Baxters attend. He later offers an apology in the form of a plane ticket for Simon's family to reunite for the holidays.

👨‍💼 Boss 🎄 Christmas Host

Simon (Bill Turnbull)

Simon is Finn's online friend who tries to help by tracing activity and coordinating with the family, though the parents grow wary of relying on him.

🧑‍💻 Online Friend 🧭 Helper

Curtis Baxter (Doug Murray)

Curtis is the Baxters' father who leaves for a Christmas party, then returns to support the family and engage in resolving the crisis.

👨‍👧 Father 🛡️ Protector

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 10:00

Major Themes – Home Alone: The Holiday Heist (2012)

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🏠 Home Defense

Finn's booby-trap setup turns the Baxters' home into a makeshift fortress against intruders. The family learns to improvise with found objects, turning danger into cunning. The suspense centers on how ordinary people protect their space when faced with threat. Ultimately, the home becomes a symbol of resilience and safety.

❤️ Family Unity

The Christmas crisis binds the Baxters as they navigate tensions between Finn's digital world and Alexis's social life. The parents' worry over their children reinforces the value of family connection. Finn and Alexis's collaboration shows the power of sticking together in tough times. The finale reinforces the idea that love and teamwork outmatch danger.

🎮 Technology vs Real-Life

Finn's tech-savvy instincts help him monitor intruders and contact friends, illustrating how digital skills can aid in real-world danger. The story balances screens with hands-on problem solving as the family copes with a home invasion. It highlights both the usefulness and limits of technology in a crisis.

🕵️ Crime and Consequences

The burglars’ plan is thwarted and the police close in as the intruders are captured. The film shows how cunning and misfortune collide with law enforcement during the chaotic Christmas crisis. The resolution emphasizes accountability and safety in the face of crime.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 10:00

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