Uncle Buck (1989)

  • PG
  • 08/16/1989 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama, Family
  • 1h 40m

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

Overview

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.

John Hughes

Director, Writer

Cast

John Candy's headshot

John Candy

Buck Russell
Jean Louisa Kelly's headshot

Jean Louisa Kelly

Tia Russell
Gaby Hoffmann's headshot

Gaby Hoffmann

Maizy Russell
Macaulay Culkin's headshot

Macaulay Culkin

Miles Russell
Amy Madigan's headshot

Amy Madigan

Chanice Kobolowski
Elaine Bromka's headshot

Elaine Bromka

Cindy Russell
Garrett M. Brown's headshot

Garrett M. Brown

Bob Russell
Laurie Metcalf's headshot

Laurie Metcalf

Marcie Dahlgren-Frost

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