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Uncle Buck

6.819891h 40mPGMovieComedyDramaFamily

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.

DirectorJohn Hughes
WriterJohn Hughes
ProducersTom Jacobson·John Hughes

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Cast · Directed by John Hughes

JCJohn Candy
John Candy
Buck Russell
JKJean Louisa Kelly
Jean Louisa Kelly
Tia Russell
GHGaby Hoffmann
Gaby Hoffmann
Maizy Russell
MCMacaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin
Miles Russell
AMAmy Madigan
Amy Madigan
Chanice Kobolowski
EBElaine Bromka
Elaine Bromka
Cindy Russell
GBGarrett M. Brown
Garrett M. Brown
Bob Russell
LMLaurie Metcalf
Laurie Metcalf
Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
JUJay Underwood
Jay Underwood
Bug
BTBrian Tarantina
Brian Tarantina
E. Roger Coswell
MSMike Starr
Mike Starr
Pooter-the-Clown
SSSuzanne Shepherd
Suzanne Shepherd
Mrs. Hogarth

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