Uncle Buck
“He's crude. He's crass. He's family.”
1989•PG•1h 40m•6.8•Released
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.
Director
John Hughes
Writer
John Hughes
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$79M
Languages
English
Studio
Hughes Entertainment
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
Production
Company
Hughes Entertainment
Producer
Tom Jacobson
Producer
John Hughes
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