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Uncle Buck
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Uncle Buck (1989)

"He's crude. He's crass. He's family."
TMDb Score
68
PG 1 hr 40 minAug 16th, 1989Family, Drama, Comedy
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.
DirectorJohn Hughes
StarringJohn CandyJean Louisa KellyGaby Hoffmann

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Cast & Crew

John Candy
as Buck Russell
Jean Louisa Kelly
as Tia Russell
Gaby Hoffmann
as Maizy Russell
Macaulay Culkin
as Miles Russell

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 16th, 1989
On DVD & Blu-ray:July 1st, 1998 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Hughes Entertainment
Movie Tags:aftercreditsstinger, babysitter

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