Uncle Buck

1989

1h 40m

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6.8/10

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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.

Directors

John Hughes

Writers

John Hughes(writer by)

Stars

John Candy

Jean Louisa Kelly

Gaby Hoffmann

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Buck Russell

Tia Russell

Maizy Russell

Miles Russell

Chanice Kobolowski

Cindy Russell

Bob Russell

Marcie Dahlgren-Frost

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E. Roger Coswell

Pooter-the-Clown

Mrs. Hogarth

Mr. Hatfield (voice)

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Miles' Friend #1

Miles' Friend #2

Miles' Friend #3

Party Boy #1

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John Hughes

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John Hughes(writer by)

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8/10

"Uncle Buck" is structured along familiar lines and the character epiphanies which take place are generally of the unrevelatory variety. The characters themselves are standard stereotypes we have encountered too many times before and there is no attempt made to freshen them up in any way. Now, you would imagine all of this could justifiably be considered damaging to the overall effectiveness of the film and it is extremely surprising this isn't the case. However, this is not an outstanding film by any means, but it is a highly amiable and entertaining one instead and the comedy really works terrifically well throughout. It is effortlessly capable of generating its fair share of laughs and it ends on the promising note of there being a brighter future ahead for everyone involved.

kevin201902 May, 2025