Kieran Culkin reveals why his children haven't seen his and brother Macaulay's 'Home Alone'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kieran Culkin has revealed why his children have yet to watch the iconic Christmas comedy, 'Home Alone', in which he starred alongside his brother, Macaulay Culkin.

Macaulay, then 11, shot to fame with his portrayal of Kevin McCallister in the 1990 film. Kieran, who was just seven years old, played Fuller, Kevin's youngest cousin. The Chris Columbus classic follows an eight-year-old boy who uses his creativity and resourcefulness to fend off two burglars after being left home alone during the holidays.

Kieran and his wife, Jazz Charton, whom he married in 2013, share two children, daughter Kinsey, five, and son Wilder, three. Despite the film being adored by children around the world, the 'Succession' actor has yet to allow his children to watch it. 

Kieran Culkin explains why he hasn't allowed his children to watch 'Home Alone'

Speaking to E! News at the 34th Annual Gotham Film Awards in New York City on Monday, December 2, Kieran Culkin explained, "There’s still some scary parts."

He highlighted specific scenes that influenced his decision, saying, "For the 3-year-old, there’s the tarantula [and] there’s the guy at the end who said, 'I’m gonna bite off all your fingers.' That’s scary for a 3-year-old."

However, Kieran hinted that his decision might change soon, saying, "We think they might be ready for Home Alone this year. If not, next year."

In contrast, Kieran's brother, Macaulay, and his fiancee, Brenda Song, have already shown the film to their sons, Dakota, three, and Carson, 22 months, as per Daily Mail.

"I already showed it to him last year, he thinks it's so funny. I convinced my oldest that he's the kid in the movie," Macaulay told Entertainment Tonight in December 2023.

He added, "I said, 'Remember you had yellow hair? Remember when you were getting the bad guys?' He's like, 'Yeah!' He is such a liar. I'm like, 'You don't remember any of that.'"

Fans react to Kieran Culkin's reasoning for not letting his children watch 'Home Alone'

After hearing Kieran Culkin's reasons for not letting his children watch 'Home Alone, many fans shared their own or their children's experiences watching the Christmas classic.

One wrote, "Watched it last night while wrapping my presents. Never gets old as I love all the old Christmas movies," and another said, "I’m so glad Mac is happy and healthy. Talented family. Kiernan was awesome in Succession."

"My kids first watched it aged 3 and loved it. watched it over and over and it's their favourite now," shared a person, while someone else expressed, "His kids are still too young to watch it.!!!!!!  Good call on his part!!!!"

"I remember taking my son to see that movie. I swear I laughed more than he did," recalled an individual.

One more commented, "It's quite remarkable how successful & well-adjusted they both turned out considering their tumultuous & exploitative childhoods. Good for them for not succumbing to the Hollywood curse that so many child actors fall prey to." 

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