Movie

Uncle Buck (1989)

100 min

• Comedy
• Drama
• Family

Director

John Hughes

Released

August 16, 1989

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.

Cast

• John Candy
• Jean Louisa Kelly
• Gaby Hoffmann
• Macaulay Culkin
• Amy Madigan
• Elaine Bromka
• Garrett M. Brown
• Laurie Metcalf
• Jay Underwood
• Brian Tarantina
• Mike Starr
• Suzanne Shepherd

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