Uncle Buck (1989)
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.
Read the Uncle Buck feature →- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $79.3M
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Top billed cast
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John CandyBuck Russell
Jean Louisa KellyTia Russell
Macaulay CulkinMiles Russell
Gaby HoffmannMaizy Russell
Amy MadiganChanice Kobolowski
Elaine BromkaCindy Russell
Garrett M. BrownBob Russell
Laurie MetcalfMarcie Dahlgren-Frost
Jay UnderwoodBug
Brian TarantinaE. Roger Coswell
Mike StarrPooter-the-Clown
Suzanne ShepherdMrs. HogarthKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Drama · FamilyTheme affinityAftercreditsstinger · Babysitter · StreetwiseDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference28284Actor preference147190 · 14860 · 28213
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Frequently asked questions about Uncle Buck
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.
How long is Uncle Buck?
Uncle Buck has a runtime of 100 minutes.