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Feature film — 1989

Uncle Buck (1989)

6.81h 40mComedy — Drama — Family

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.

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Hughes Entertainment

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Director: John Hughes

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Cast & crew

John Candy as Buck Russell

John Candy

Buck Russell

Jean Louisa Kelly as Tia Russell

Jean Louisa Kelly

Tia Russell

Gaby Hoffmann as Maizy Russell

Gaby Hoffmann

Maizy Russell

Macaulay Culkin as Miles Russell

Macaulay Culkin

Miles Russell

Amy Madigan as Chanice Kobolowski

Amy Madigan

Chanice Kobolowski

Elaine Bromka as Cindy Russell

Elaine Bromka

Cindy Russell

Garrett M. Brown as Bob Russell

Garrett M. Brown

Bob Russell

Laurie Metcalf as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost

Laurie Metcalf

Marcie Dahlgren-Frost

Jay Underwood as Bug

Jay Underwood

Bug

Brian Tarantina as E. Roger Coswell

Brian Tarantina

E. Roger Coswell

Mike Starr as Pooter-the-Clown

Mike Starr

Pooter-the-Clown

Suzanne Shepherd as Mrs. Hogarth

Suzanne Shepherd

Mrs. Hogarth

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