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Uncle Buck

“He's crude. He's crass. He's family.”

6.819891h 40mComedyDramaFamily
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Uncle Buck at a glance

Uncle Buck is a 1989 comedy and drama film, running 1h 40m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema.

12 age rating1h 40mComedyDrama

Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1989-08-16
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Director
John Hughes
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 · 1,443 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
John CandyBuck Russell
Jean Louisa KellyTia Russell
Gaby HoffmannMaizy Russell
Macaulay CulkinMiles Russell
Amy MadiganChanice Kobolowski
Elaine BromkaCindy Russell
Garrett M. BrownBob Russell
Laurie MetcalfMarcie Dahlgren-Frost
Jay UnderwoodBug
Brian TarantinaE. Roger Coswell
Mike StarrPooter-the-Clown
Suzanne ShepherdMrs. Hogarth
William WindomMr. Hatfield (voice)
Dennis CockrumPal

Questions about Uncle Buck

Quick answers
Where can I watch Uncle Buck in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Uncle Buck is listed on Sky Go, Now TV Cinema. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Uncle Buck suitable for children?

Uncle Buck is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Uncle Buck about?

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.

How long is Uncle Buck?

Uncle Buck runs for 1h 40m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Uncle Buck trailer?

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