Home Alone (1990)

“Home Alone” (1990), directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes, is a beloved family comedy that has become a timeless holiday classic. Starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, the film follows the misadventures of an eight-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind when his family travels to Paris for Christmas vacation.
The story begins with the chaotic preparations for the McCallister family’s trip to France. Amidst the hustle and bustle, Kevin is mistakenly overlooked and left alone at home while his parents, siblings, and extended family board a flight overseas. Initially reveling in his newfound freedom, Kevin soon realizes that he must fend for himself and protect his home from two bumbling burglars, Harry (played by Joe Pesci) and Marv (played by Daniel Stern), who are targeting houses in the neighborhood.