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6.8Buck 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.
Released: 1989-08-16100 minDir: John HughesComedy, Drama, FamilyBudget: $15.0MBox office: $79.3M
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Cast
- John Candy as Buck Russell
- Jean Louisa Kelly as Tia Russell
- Gaby Hoffmann as Maizy Russell
- Macaulay Culkin as Miles Russell
- Amy Madigan as Chanice Kobolowski
- Elaine Bromka as Cindy Russell
Themes
- babysitter
- uncle
- nostalgic
- backfire
- attitude
- tire
- streetwise
- drag net
- crazy uncle
- aftercreditsstinger
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Wikidata facts
- Duration
- 100
- FilmAffinity ID
- 548817
- Image
- John Candy.jpg
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- publication date
- 1991-04-18
- title
- Uncle Buck
- box office
- 79200000
- capital cost
- 15000000
- review score
- 62%
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Categories
1989 American films1989 comedy films1989 English-language films1989 filmsAmerican comedy filmsEnglish-language comedy filmsFilms about familiesFilms about siblingsFilms adapted into television showsFilms directed by John Hughes (filmmaker)Films produced by John Hughes (filmmaker)Films scored by Ira NewbornFilms set in ChicagoFilms shot in IllinoisFilms with screenplays by John Hughes (filmmaker)Rotten Tomatoes ID same as WikidataRotten Tomatoes template using name parameterTemplate film date with 1 release dateUncle Buck (franchise)Universal Pictures films