Uncle Buck (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1989, Uncle Buck is a comedy, drama and family film directed by John Hughes, running about 100 minutes. “He's crude. He's crass. He's family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Uncle Buck stars John Candy as Buck Russell, Jean Louisa Kelly as Tia Russell, Macaulay Culkin as Miles Russell and Gaby Hoffmann as Maizy Russell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Uncle Buck has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $79.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uncle Buck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncle Buck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uncle Buck (1989)?
- In US, Uncle Buck is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Uncle Buck worth watching?
- Uncle Buck holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uncle Buck?
- Uncle Buck stars John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Macaulay Culkin, Gaby Hoffmann and Amy Madigan.
- When was Uncle Buck released?
- Uncle Buck was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.