Uncle Buck (1989)

7.1PG100 minDirector: John Hughes

1989 film by John Hughes

Uncle Buck is a 1989 American comedy film written and directed by John Hughes. It stars John Candy and Amy Madigan. The film follows a carefree bachelor who is unexpectedly tasked with caring for his brother's children. Produced by Hughes Entertainment, it was released by Universal Pictures on August 16, 1989, to mixed reviews and grossed $79.2 million worldwide.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Uncle Buck about?
Uncle Buck (1989) — As an idle, good-natured bachelor, Buck Russell is the last person you would think of to watch his brother Bob's three children. However, during a family crisis, he is suddenly left in charge of them. Unaccustomed to suburban life, he soon charms Miles and Maizy with his hefty co
Is Uncle Buck based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Uncle Buck scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
What is Uncle Buck (1989) about? Plot, synopsis and ending explained — Screencodex