Home Alone fans have only just noticed a detail in the 1990 Christmas classic that 'makes no sense' – the price of the pizzas ordered by the McCallister family. In the film, the family pays $122.50 (approximately £92.44) for ten large pizzas, which many viewers now consider comically expensive for the early 1990s.
An Instagram page highlighted the scene, questioning whether the price was realistic. One fan on Reddit calculated that the average cost per pizza was $12.25, with nine having one additional topping each and one plain cheese pizza. Later in the film, Kevin orders a single large cheese pizza for $11.80, suggesting the family overpaid.
The Reddit user noted that the McCallisters lived in a wealthy Chicago suburb, which may explain higher prices. Adjusting for inflation, the cost would be comparable to modern local pizzerias, though slightly more than chain delivery services. The user concluded that the family likely forgot about the expense after realising they left Kevin behind.
Social media users were baffled, with some remarking that $12.25 per pizza would be a bargain today. One commenter said: 'It’d probably be $200 for 10 large pizzas right now.' The detail has sparked fresh debate among fans of the holiday film.
