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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Home Alone

The Showroom and the Light Cinema are spreading Christmas cheer as they embark on an action-packed adventure with screenings of Home Alone.

Home Alone is the story of eight year old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas vacation. Kevin initially relishes being home alone, but he soon has to contend with two burglars: Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern).

Book now: Showroom (plus a Family Time screening) / The Light

The Showroom are also screening Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (plus a Family Time screening).

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