Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsUncle Buck (1989) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 33 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 3) |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer (WGA):
John Hughes (written by)
Release Date:
16 August 1989 (USA) more
Tagline:
OH NO! IT'S... more
Plot:
Bachelor and all round slob, Buck, babysits his brother's rebellious teenage daughter and her cute younger brother and sister. full summary | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(38 articles)
It's Macaulay Culkin's Birthday, But Whatever Happened To Kevin McCallister?
(From MTV Movies Blog. 26 August 2009, 2:00 PM, PDT)
Reject Radio – Episode 13: Still? Lucy Lawless?
(From FilmSchoolRejects. 10 August 2009, 9:54 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Great John Candy movie! more (106 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| John Candy | ... | Buck Russell | |
| Jean Louisa Kelly | ... | Tia Russell | |
| Gaby Hoffmann | ... | Maizy Russell | |
| Macaulay Culkin | ... | Miles Russell | |
| Amy Madigan | ... | Chanice Kobolowski | |
| Elaine Bromka | ... | Cindy Russell | |
| Garrett M. Brown | ... | Bob Russell | |
| Laurie Metcalf | ... | Marcie Dahlgren-Frost | |
| Jay Underwood | ... | Bug | |
| Brian Tarantina | ... | E. Roger Coswell | |
| Mike Starr | ... | Pooter-the-Clown | |
| Suzanne Shepherd | ... | Mrs. Hogarth | |
| William Windom | ... | Mr. Hatfield (voice) | |
| Dennis Cockrum | ... | Pal | |
| Joel Robinson | ... | Miles' Friend #1 |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
100 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | USA:PG | Iceland:L | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Chile:TE | Peru:PT | Spain:T | UK:12 (original rating) | West Germany:6 | Singapore:PG
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
One night during filming John Candy went to a bar with Tarquin Gotch and spent most of the night there meeting people. The next day John Hughes heard a caller on a radio talk show describe his evening with Candy. Hughes was upset with Candy and despite Candy's assertion that Buck was supposed to appear disheveled, Hughes canceled his scenes for the day and told him to get himself together and get some sleep. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In some scenes, Uncle Buck's car has a red "Tow Away" tag attached to the windshield and in others it does not. more
Quotes:
Mr. Hatfield:
For crying out loud! It's two a.m.!
Bob Russell:
Sorry Mr. Hatfield!
more
Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "The Fast Show: Mixa (#2.2)" (1996) more
Soundtrack:
MR. SANDMAN more
FAQ
Chlumsky and the elementary schoolWhere does the movie take place?
more
more (106 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Uncle Buck (1989) moreRecommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Home Alone | Kindergarten Cop | Little Miss Sunshine | Parenthood | The Holiday |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |













This in My opinion is one of the late great John Candy's best films! The story,acting,music,and cast is just right.The film is very funny and it is never boring.I just love the Uncle Buck character.The character always wants to have a good time,is always kind and does small and big things for people that he doesn't even have to do. I wish more people in the world was like this.Anyway I have seen it many times and in My opinion its a classic!If you haven't seen Uncle Buck and love John Candy,silly and serious comedies then check out this great movie!I highly recommend it!