Uncle Buck

Name: Uncle Buck
Director: John Hughes
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Released: 1989
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin, Amy Madigan

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

19891h 40m6.8(1,377 votes)

ComedyDramaFamily

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.

Uncle Buck (1989) is a comedy, drama, and family film directed by John Hughes. It stars John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, and Gaby Hoffmann. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 1,377 votes.

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Director

John Hughes

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

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Who stars in Uncle Buck?

Uncle Buck stars John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, and Macaulay Culkin, and was directed by John Hughes.

How long is Uncle Buck?

Uncle Buck has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

When did Uncle Buck come out?

Uncle Buck was released in 1989.

What genre is Uncle Buck?

Uncle Buck is a comedy, drama, and family film.

Is Uncle Buck worth watching?

Uncle Buck holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.