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Uncle Buck (1989): movie guide
Uncle Buck (1989) is a Comedy, Drama, Family running about 100 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.8/10 from 1,446 votes. Notable cast includes John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1989-08-16
- Runtime: 100 min
- TMDB: 6.8/10
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1989-08-16
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What is Uncle Buck about?
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.
Cast highlights
Uncle Buck features John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin, Amy Madigan, Elaine Bromka. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1989-08-16. Runtime: 100 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (1,446 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Uncle Buck?
- Uncle Buck is listed as Comedy, Drama, Family on TMDB.
- How long is Uncle Buck?
- Uncle Buck runs about 100 minutes.
- Who stars in Uncle Buck?
- Cast highlights include John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin, Amy Madigan, Elaine Bromka.
- Does Cinema Box stream Uncle Buck?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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