The Wealth of the McCallister Family in 'Home Alone' Revealed
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Fans of the movie "Home Alone" have long debated the wealth of the McCallister family. Economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago analyzed data including household incomes and property values to determine that the McCallisters would have been in the top 1 percent of Chicago households in terms of wealth. The film never explicitly states what the parents do for work, leading to various fan theories. The family's Christmas trip to Paris is funded by Uncle Rob, who is portrayed as wealthy in the film. The movie's set decorator advised fans to simply enjoy the film rather than obsessing over the family's income.
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