Uncle Buck
“He's crude. He's crass. He's family.”
Director
John Hughes
Screenplay
John Hughes
John Hughes wrote and directed this warm-hearted comedy starring John Candy as a slovenly, well-meaning bachelor uncle who reluctantly babysits his brother's three kids and turns out to be exactly the chaotic guardian they need. Candy's easy charm anchors a film that balances broad gags with genuine tenderness, and a young Macaulay Culkin steals a memorable doorway interrogation. A reliable crowd-pleaser, it stands as one of Candy's most beloved leading roles.
Release
Aug 16, 1989
Budget
$15M
Country
United States of America
Revenue
$79M
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
Mark Rosenthal
Party Boy #1
Wayne Kneeland
Party Boy #3
LaVerne Anderson
Party Girl #1
Anna Chlumsky
School Child
Patricia Arquette
Additional Voices (voice)
Jack Blessing
Additional Voices (voice)
Devon Odessa
Additional Voices (voice)
Ryan Todd
School Child (uncredited)
Arnold F. Turner
Additional Voices (voice)
Reviews
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6.8/10
★★★★★★★★★★
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