Uncle Buck poster

Uncle Buck( 1989)

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He's crude. He's crass. He's family.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      John Candy

      Buck Russell

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      Jean Louisa Kelly

      Tia Russell

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      Gaby Hoffmann

      Maizy Russell

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      Macaulay Culkin

      Miles Russell

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      Amy Madigan

      Chanice Kobolowski

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      Elaine Bromka

      Cindy Russell

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      Garrett M. Brown

      Bob Russell

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      Laurie Metcalf

      Marcie Dahlgren-Frost

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      Jay Underwood

      Bug

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      Brian Tarantina

      E. Roger Coswell

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      Mike Starr

      Pooter-the-Clown

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      Suzanne Shepherd

      Mrs. Hogarth

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      William Windom

      Mr. Hatfield (voice)

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      Dennis Cockrum

      Pal

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      Joel Robinson

      Miles' Friend #1

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      Colin Baumgartner

      Miles' Friend #2

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      Erik Whipple

      Miles' Friend #3

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      Mark Rosenthal

      Party Boy #1

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      Doug von Nessen

      Party Boy #2

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      Wayne Kneeland

      Party Boy #3

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      Gigi Casler

      Party Girl in Bedroom

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      LaVerne Anderson

      Party Girl #1

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      Gina Doctor

      Party Girl #2

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      Rachel Thompson Perrine

      Party Girl #3

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      Ron Payne

      Maizy's Teacher

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      Jane Vickerilla

      Teacher

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      Kyle Lewis Eastman

      School Child

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      Dana Taylor

      School Child

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      Jennifer Kane

      School Child

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      Christen Loftis

      School Child

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      Genae Affrunti

      School Child

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      Anna Chlumsky

      School Child

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      Patricia Arquette

      Additional Voices (voice)

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      Jack Blessing

      Additional Voices (voice)

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      Devon Odessa

      Additional Voices (voice)

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      Ryan Goldstein

      School Child (uncredited)

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      Arnold F. Turner

      Additional Voices (voice)

    Social

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    A review by kevin2019

    8
    Written by kevin2019 on Fri May 02 2025
    "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 ter...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    15000000.00

    Revenue

    79300000.00

    Keywords

    • babysitter
    • uncle
    • nostalgic
    • backfire
    • attitude
    • tire
    • streetwise
    • drag net
    • crazy uncle
    • aftercreditsstinger
    • child care
    • lighthearted
    • hilarious
    • enthusiastic
    • melodramatic