Uncle Buck(1989)
“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.
Director
John Hughes
Studio
Hughes Entertainment
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$79M
Cast
John Candy
as Buck Russell
Jean Louisa Kelly
as Tia Russell
Gaby Hoffmann
as Maizy Russell
Macaulay Culkin
as Miles Russell
Amy Madigan
as Chanice Kobolowski
Elaine Bromka
as Cindy Russell
Garrett M. Brown
as Bob Russell
Laurie Metcalf
as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Jay Underwood
as Bug
Brian Tarantina
as E. Roger Coswell
Mike Starr
as Pooter-the-Clown
Suzanne Shepherd
as Mrs. Hogarth
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$79M
Production Companies
Hughes Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Uncle Buck?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Uncle Buck (1989).
What is Uncle Buck about?▼
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.
Who directed Uncle Buck?▼
Uncle Buck was directed by John Hughes and released in 1989. It is a comedy, drama, family film.
How long is Uncle Buck?▼
Uncle Buck has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Uncle Buck?▼
The cast of Uncle Buck includes John Candy as Buck Russell, Jean Louisa Kelly as Tia Russell, Gaby Hoffmann as Maizy Russell, Macaulay Culkin as Miles Russell, Amy Madigan as Chanice Kobolowski and more.
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