Film · 1989
Uncle Buck
Directed by John Hughes · starring John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly and Gaby Hoffmann
- 1 h 40 min
- 12
- Comedy · Drama · Family
USA
- 6.6 Users5 votes
Synopsis
John Candy plays the jobless, happy-go-lucky slob of an uncle who is asked to babysit his niece and nephew at short notice. His hidden flair for childcare soon emerges, even as his relationship with long-suffering girlfriend Chanice takes a turn for the worse.
Where to watch Uncle Buck
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 100 min1 hour and 40 minutes
- Rating
- 12Suitable for 12 years and over
- How long is Uncle Buck?
- 1 hour and 40 minutes (100 minutes).
- Who directed Uncle Buck?
- John Hughes.
- Who is in Uncle Buck?
- It stars John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann and Macaulay Culkin.
- Where can I watch Uncle Buck?
- In the UK you can watch it with a channel on Now and on rent on Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (14)-
John Candy Buck Russell
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Jean Louisa Kelly Tia Russell
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Gaby Hoffmann Maizy Russell
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Macaulay Culkin Miles Russell
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Amy Madigan Chanice Kobolowski
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Garrett M. Brown Bob Russell
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Laurie Metcalf Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
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Mike Starr Pooter-the-Clown
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William Windom Mr. Hatfield
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Anna Chlumsky School Child
- Director
- John Hughes
- Writers
- John Hughes
- Producers
- John Hughes
Reviews
6.6 5 votes
- 100 %
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- 760 %
- 620 %
- ≤520 %
Soundtrack
All 14 songsIf you liked Uncle Buck
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