Uncle Buck
Seen it?1989 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it and it made about 5 times its budget. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Secondhand Lions, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$79 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 485K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Hughes
- 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