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Uncle Buck (1989)

He's crude. He's crass. He's family.

  • Aug 16, 1989
  • 1h 40m
  • PG

6.8/10

TMDB user score
1,439 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Uncle Buck is a 1989 comedy and drama film directed by John Hughes. Its leading cast includes John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly and Gaby Hoffmann. It runs for 1 hour 40 minutes.

Synopsis

Buck Russell, a lovable but slovenly bachelor, suddenly becomes the temporary caretaker of his nephew and nieces after a family emergency. His freewheeling attitude soon causes tension with his older niece Tia, loyal girlfriend Chanice, and just about everyone else who crosses his path.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 40 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 1,439 TMDB votes

Trailer

Uncle Buck (1989) Original Trailer [FHD] · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • John Candy Buck Russell
  • Jean Louisa Kelly Tia Russell
  • Gaby Hoffmann Maizy Russell
  • Macaulay Culkin Miles Russell
  • Amy Madigan Chanice Kobolowski
  • Elaine Bromka Cindy Russell
  • Garrett M. Brown Bob Russell
  • Laurie Metcalf Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
  • Jay Underwood Bug
  • Brian Tarantina E. Roger Coswell
  • Mike Starr Pooter-the-Clown
  • Suzanne Shepherd Mrs. Hogarth
  • William Windom Mr. Hatfield (voice)
  • Dennis Cockrum Pal
  • Joel Robinson Miles' Friend #1
  • Colin Baumgartner Miles' Friend #2
  • Erik Whipple Miles' Friend #3
  • Mark Rosenthal Party Boy #1

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