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Uncle Buck

PG19891h 40mJohn Hughes
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 61% · Metacritic 51

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

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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Frequently asked questions

What is Uncle Buck (1989) 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 stars in Uncle Buck?

Uncle Buck stars John Candy (Buck Russell), Jean Louisa Kelly (Tia Russell), Gaby Hoffmann (Maizy Russell), Macaulay Culkin (Miles Russell), Amy Madigan (Chanice Kobolowski). The film was directed by John Hughes.

How long is Uncle Buck?

Uncle Buck has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated PG.

Is Uncle Buck worth watching?

Uncle Buck holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 61. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Uncle Buck?

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