Home Alone is a 1990 Christmas comedy film directed by Chris Columbus. It tells the story of 8-year-old Kevin McCallister who is accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation. Kevin initially enjoys having the house to himself but must defend it from two clumsy burglars, known as the "Wet Bandits", played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. With the help of a neighbor, Kevin is able to outwit the burglars using various booby traps. Home Alone was a major box office success upon its release in 1990.