Uncle Buck

1989

When a family emergency forces the Russells' parents to leave their three children in the care of Buck, a responsible bachelor, chaos erupts in the Chicago suburb. Initially wary of Buck's irresponsible ways, the children - a rebellious teenager, a talkative eight-year-old, and a six-year-old - soon bond with him over his humor and unconventional approach to parenting. Meanwhile, Buck must confront his own shortcomings and grow up as he tries to balance his desire for freedom with his newfound responsibilities. As tensions rise, Buck faces a series of challenges, including a false accusation from his niece and a confrontation with her boyfriend, but ultimately proves himself to be a capable and caring guardian. Through his journey, Buck undergoes a transformation, learning to prioritize the needs of others and value the relationships he thought he had left behind.

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Cast

John CandyBuck RussellJean Louisa KellyTia RussellGaby HoffmannMaizy RussellMacaulay CulkinMiles RussellAmy MadiganChanice KobolowskiElaine BromkaCindy RussellGarrett M. BrownBob RussellLaurie MetcalfMarcie Dahlgren-FrostJay UnderwoodBugBrian TarantinaE. Roger CoswellMike StarrPooter-the-ClownSuzanne ShepherdMrs. HogarthWilliam WindomMr. Hatfield (voice)Dennis CockrumPalJJoel RobinsonMiles' Friend #1CColin BaumgartnerMiles' Friend #2EErik WhippleMiles' Friend #3Mark RosenthalParty Boy #1DDoug von NessenParty Boy #2Wayne KneelandParty Boy #3

Crew

John HughesDirecting · DirectorJohn HughesWriting · Writer

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