Home Alone is a 1990 family comedy film about Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation for Christmas. Alone in the house, Kevin enjoys his freedom but soon has to defend his home from two bumbling burglars, Harry and Marv. Using his cleverness and homemade traps, Kevin turns the tables on them in hilarious ways. The film mixes humor, mischief, and heart, showing the importance of family and resourcefulness.