John Hughes wrote and directed this warm-hearted comedy starring John Candy as a slovenly, well-meaning bachelor uncle who reluctantly babysits his brother's three kids and turns out to be exactly the chaotic guardian they need. Candy's easy charm anchors a film that balances broad gags with genuine tenderness, and a young Macaulay Culkin steals a memorable doorway interrogation. A reliable crowd-pleaser, it stands as one of Candy's most beloved leading roles.