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Uncle Buck

He's crude. He's crass. He's family.

1989 · PG · 1h 40m

Directed by John Hughes

6.8

TMDB audience score
1,442 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • John Candy
    Buck Russell

  • Jean Louisa Kelly
    Tia Russell

  • Gaby Hoffmann
    Maizy Russell

  • Macaulay Culkin
    Miles Russell

  • Amy Madigan
    Chanice Kobolowski

  • Elaine Bromka
    Cindy Russell

  • Garrett M. Brown
    Bob Russell

  • Laurie Metcalf
    Marcie Dahlgren-Frost

  • Jay Underwood
    Bug

  • Brian Tarantina
    E. Roger Coswell

  • Mike Starr
    Pooter-the-Clown

  • Suzanne Shepherd
    Mrs. Hogarth

  • William Windom
    Mr. Hatfield (voice)

  • Dennis Cockrum
    Pal

  • Joel Robinson
    Miles' Friend #1

  • Colin Baumgartner
    Miles' Friend #2

  • Erik Whipple
    Miles' Friend #3

  • Mark Rosenthal
    Party Boy #1