Uncle Buck 1989
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56 Reviews
81%
Gummy
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SplatBuck 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Buck Russell
as Tia Russell
as Maizy Russell
as Miles Russell
as Chanice Kobolowski
as Cindy Russell
as Bob Russell
as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
as Bug
as E. Roger Coswell
Director:
Writer:
John Hughes
Stars:
John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin, Amy Madigan, Elaine Bromka, Garrett M. Brown, Laurie Metcalf, Jay Underwood, Brian Tarantina,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Family
Release Date:
1989 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
100 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Uncle Buck
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JH
Cast
as Buck Russell
as Tia Russell
as Maizy Russell
as Miles Russell
as Chanice Kobolowski
as Cindy Russell
as Bob Russell
as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
as Bug
as E. Roger Coswell
as Pooter-the-Clown
as Mrs. Hogarth
as Mr. Hatfield (voice)
as Pal
as Miles' Friend #1
as Miles' Friend #2
as Miles' Friend #3
as Party Boy #1
as Party Boy #2
as Party Boy #3
as Party Girl in Bedroom
as Party Girl #1
as Party Girl #2
as Party Girl #3
as Maizy's Teacher
as Teacher
as School Child
as School Child
as School Child
as School Child
as School Child
as School Child
as Additional Voices (voice)
as Additional Voices (voice)
as Additional Voices (voice)
as School Child (uncredited)
as Additional Voices (voice)
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