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Uncle Buck

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Uncle Buck (1989)

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Reviews Counted:566

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Average Rating:6.6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: When Bob (Garrett M. Brown) and Cindy Russell (Elaine Bromka) have to leave town for a family emergency, they are left with no alternative but to call in Bob's brother, Buck (John Candy), to... When Bob (Garrett M. Brown) and Cindy Russell (Elaine Bromka) have to leave town for a family emergency, they are left with no alternative but to call in Bob's brother, Buck (John Candy), to baby-sit. A jobless, lifelong bachelor with a heart of gold, Buck hardly seems the ideal baby-sitter. Charged with caring for his smart-mouthed teenage niece, Tia (Jean Louisa Kelly), and her two outspoken younger siblings, Maisy (Gaby Hoffman) and Miles (Macaulay Culkin), Buck finds himself learning how to survive in suburbia and parent at the same time. At first Buck doesn't even know how many times a day to feed the dog, much less the kids. He battles the washing machine and sends Miles to school with an utterly inedible bag lunch. But little by little Buck begins to take his responsibility seriously, putting the needs of his nieces and nephew before his own, earning their love and respect. With any luck, his newfound familial instincts will help him win back his estranged girlfriend, Chanice (Amy Madigan), who is tired of his refusal to commit to marriage. Directed by John Hughes (SIXTEEN CANDLES, THE BREAKFAST CLUB), this film was shot in various Illinois locations. [More]

Starring: John Candy, Amy Madigan, Jean Kelly, Macaulay Culkin

Starring: John Candy, Amy Madigan, Jean Kelly, Macaulay Culkin, Gaby Hoffman

Director: John Hughes

Director: John Hughes

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Aug 16, 2009

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Travis M.12/26/09
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Uncle Buck had a few pretty good jokes scattered throughout and it also had some decent dialogue... More
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John Candy's finest hour and 46 minutes in my opinion. How dare somebody not like Buck Melanoma... More
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One of the greatest John Hughes film starring John Candy. It might not be the greatest but it's... More
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This comedy is one that you have fun watching, because John Candy does a fantastic job as the... More
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A great comedy from start to finish that comes from heart. More
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Garrett S.11/28/09
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This is a good John Hughes oldie. Ahhh, how it makes me miss him. But more importantly, it makes... More
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loved this film so much. john candy is brilliant and its just a hilarious film. love the scene... More
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