Uncle Buck
“He's crude. He's crass. He's family.”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Colin Baumgartner
Miles' Friend #2
Erik Whipple
Miles' Friend #3
Mark Rosenthal
Party Boy #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 29, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$79.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.29x
+$64.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hughes
- Original Score
- Ira Newborn
- Original Title
- Uncle Buck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $79.3M
- Production Studios
- Hughes Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hughes
John Hughes
Ira Newborn
Ralf D. Bode, Gregory Lundsgaard
Lou Lombardo, Peck Prior, Tony Lombardo
John Hughes, Tom Jacobson
Department Leadership Roster
John Hughes
Director
John Hughes
Producer
Tom Jacobson
Producer
Ira Newborn
Original Music Composer
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Lou Lombardo
Editor
Peck Prior
Editor
Tony Lombardo
Editor
John Hughes
Writer
John W. Corso
Production Design
M. James Arnett
Stunt Coordinator
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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.
Who directed Uncle Buck?
Uncle Buck was directed by John Hughes.
Who stars in Uncle Buck?
The principal cast of Uncle Buck includes John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin, Amy Madigan.
When was Uncle Buck released and how long is it?
Uncle Buck was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Uncle Buck?
Uncle Buck had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $79.3M at the worldwide box office (5.29 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Uncle Buck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uncle Buck was composed by Ira Newborn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Uncle Buck?
Uncle Buck holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).