Uncle Buck
"He's crude. He's crass. He's family."
Originally released in 1989. Uncle Buck is a comedy/drama film. directed by John Hughes.
Starring John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, and Gaby Hoffmann
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,300 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$79.3M
5.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Candy
as Buck Russell
Jean Louisa Kelly
as Tia Russell
Gaby Hoffmann
as Maizy Russell
Macaulay Culkin
as Miles Russell
Amy Madigan
as Chanice Kobolowski
Elaine Bromka
as Cindy Russell
Garrett M. Brown
as Bob Russell
Laurie Metcalf
as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Jay Underwood
as Bug
Brian Tarantina
as E. Roger Coswell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $79,300,000
Production Companies
- Hughes Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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 old...
Who directed Uncle Buck?
Uncle Buck was directed by John Hughes.
How long is Uncle Buck?
Uncle Buck has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Uncle Buck released?
Uncle Buck was released on August 16, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Uncle Buck?
The main cast of Uncle Buck includes John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin, Amy Madigan.
Is Uncle Buck worth watching?
Uncle Buck has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,300 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.