Many fondly remember the adventures of Kevin McCallisterthe protagonist of a 90s film still highly sought after on streaming platforms and with the occasion of 35th anniversary in 2025 we want to go over all the location of Home Alone.
There are traditions that all families have in common and among these is that of watching Christmas films that have made history. A cult that has now entered everyone’s hearts? Mom, I missed the plane which is also known by its original name Home Alone. Arrived on the big screens in 1990, it turns 35: for the occasion it was remastered in 4K and returns to the cinema for a few days.
From 4 to 10 December 2025for one week only, you will be able to see Kevin’s adventures again in the large rooms while munching on caramel popcorn and other delicacies. But where it was filmed Mom, did I miss the plane? What are the locations of the film? Let’s see together the real places where Kevin McCallister wrote the history of Christmas cinema.
The McCallister home in Winnetka, Illinois
Regardless of age, everyone would recognize her at first glance: the McCallister house it really exists and is located at 671 Lincoln Avenue a Winnetka, in Illinois.
Impossible to resist the charm of the Chicago building with the facade of red bricks, snow-covered driveway and themed decorations. It is precisely here that the protagonist remains alone for Christmas and transforms the house into a battlefield for defend themselves from Harry and Marvthe most famous thieves in cinema.
The residence is a true private home, still existing (and inhabited), which has become a pilgrimage destination for fans from all over the world. But there’s a little secret: the interiors we see in the film were not filmed there.
To move more freely with the crew and equipment, the set designers rebuilt the house in the gym of a disused school, the New Trier High Schooltransformed for the occasion into a perfect Christmas set.
Winnetka and Chicago Dintorni
Among the main locations of the film Home Alone there is Winnetkaa classic town near Chicago that seems to interpret the iconic image of American Christmas with tree-lined streets and snow-capped houses. Among the most recognizable places there is Hubbard Woods Parkthe city park where the little hero tries to escape fear and his first misadventures in solitude.
Kevin’s church
One of the most touching moments in the film is when Kevin finds refuge in the church, while the choir sings sweet Christmas tunes. The exterior we see is that of the Trinity United Methodist Church di Wilmetteanother small town near Chicago. The interiors, however, were shot on location Grace Episcopal Church di Oak Parkfurther west.
Discovering the locations of a classic Christmas film like this is a thrill and takes us all back in time 35 years; for a special anniversary like this, a rewatch is a must and doing it at the cinema is an opportunity not to be missed. These are the locations from the first film, the sequel was filmed in New York and achieved just as much success.
