John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, Gaby Hoffmann

Bachelor and all round slob, Buck, babysits his brother's rebellious teenage daughter and her cute younger brother and sister.

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PG, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: John Hughes

Release Date: August 16, 1989

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DVD Release Date: June 30, 1998

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  • August 8, 2009
    There isn't really much to be said about Uncle Buck. It is very good but it is a simple little film, one of those nice films to watch on a Sunday afternoon without having to rack your brain or think too hard.

    The late John Candy excels here as Buck Russell who at first glance is...( read more) a slob and without much going for him. However, as the film goes on, we learn that Uncle Buck does indeed have a heart. The film really is about a guy who looks like the type of man you would keep your family away from but who is in fact a guy with a heart of gold.

    I recommend Uncle Buck to anyone who fancies watching a nice simple little film for the whole family to enjoy. And watch out for the scene with the drunken clown on the doorstep!
  • March 6, 2008
    In my opinion, John Candy at his funniest, Culkin classic.
  • February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • November 3, 2007
    Watch this movie to feel better about your family.
  • September 28, 2007
    Pretty funny for family comedy
  • November 13, 2009
    The one thing that I can't get over is how heinous Tia treats her mom. But everything gets wrapped up in a neat little package.
  • November 7, 2009
    john candy is missed...
  • October 22, 2009
    I loved this movie all around.
  • October 14, 2009
    From the hand of John Hughes, obviously. Another miracle from John Candy. Plenty of laughs.
  • October 12, 2009
    this is such a great classic

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  • nohalobaby
    July 27, 2008
    Awesome!
  • celfoycastillo
    March 14, 2008
    He did a great job on that movie. It's so sad he died of a heart attack. What a smile he has!
  • Bjarni
    May 30, 2007
    The end is always pretty heartwarming.
    And the 'Heart Attack' Sequense is pure genius. How Hughes planned it out was utter brilliance.
  • samantharose15
    February 20, 2007
    its so darn funny lol
  • spiderfightclub
    February 5, 2007
    one hell of a film.
  • SwimMnky5
    August 1, 2006
    very good movie i wish john candy was still alive
  • Romei
    June 25, 2006
    Great movie, a Christmas classic!!

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