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Uncle Buck

19891h 40m6.8/ 10 · TMDB · 1,422 votes
ComedyDramaFamily

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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Directed by John Hughes

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

John Candy
John Candy

Buck Russell

Jean Louisa Kelly
Jean Louisa Kelly

Tia Russell

Gaby Hoffmann
Gaby Hoffmann

Maizy Russell

Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin

Miles Russell

Amy Madigan
Amy Madigan

Chanice Kobolowski

Elaine Bromka
Elaine Bromka

Cindy Russell

Garrett M. Brown
Garrett M. Brown

Bob Russell

Laurie Metcalf
Laurie Metcalf

Marcie Dahlgren-Frost

Jay Underwood
Jay Underwood

Bug

Brian Tarantina
Brian Tarantina

E. Roger Coswell

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Film details

Released16 Aug 1989
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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