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Uncle Buck (1989)

 -  Comedy | Drama | Family  -  16 August 1989 (USA)
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Bachelor and all round slob, Buck, babysits his brother's rebellious teenage daughter and her cute younger brother and sister.

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Bug
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Storyline

As an idle, good-natured bachelor, Uncle Buck is the last person you would think of to watch the kids. However, during a family crisis, he is suddenly left in charge of his nephew and nieces. Unaccustomed to suburban life, fun-loving Uncle Buck soon charms his younger relatives Miles and Maizy with his hefty cooking and his new way of doing the laundry. His carefree style does not impress everyone though - especially his rebellious teenage niece, Tia, and his impatient girlfriend, Chanice. With a little bit of luck and a lot of love, Uncle Buck manages to surprise everyone in this heartwarming family comedy. Written by edward-fraraccio

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bug | babysitter | night | teenager | bowling | See more »

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He's crude. He's crass. He's family. See more »

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Comedy | Drama | Family

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PG | See all certifications »

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16 August 1989 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Tío Buck al rescate  »

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$66,758,538 (USA)
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1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Danny DeVito was considered for the role of Uncle Buck. See more »

Goofs

When Buck is smoking near the fireplace on the couch the length of his cigar ash changes (01:08:34 medium, 01:09:22 long, 01:09:49 short). This is also an issue while Buck is looking at the wedding photos before (28:28) and after (28:38) he pulls out the folded photo. See more »

Quotes

[Buck's beat-up old car pulls up]
Bug: Ever hear of a tune-up? Hee hee hee hee hee.
Buck: Ah, heh heh heh. Ever hear of a ritual killing? Ah, heh heh heh heh heh
Bug: I don't get it.
Buck: You gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one. Ah, heh heh heh heh!
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Crazy Credits

John Candy's voice shouts, "Wake up!" See more »

Connections

References The Flintstones (1960) See more »

Soundtracks

"SLOWDOWN"
Written by James Mitchell
Performed by Flesh for Lulu
Under license from CEMA Special Markets, Capitol Records, Inc.
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Underrated Gem
2 December 2002 | by (England) – See all my reviews

There isn't really much to be said about Uncle Buck. It is very good but it is a simple little film, one of those nice films to watch on a Sunday afternoon without having to rack your brain or think too hard.

The late John Candy excels here as Buck Russell who at first glance is a slob and without much going for him. However, as the film goes on, we learn that Uncle Buck does indeed have a heart. The film really is about a guy who looks like the type of man you would keep your family away from but who is in fact a guy with a heart of gold.

I recommend Uncle Buck to anyone who fancies watching a nice simple little film for the whole family to enjoy. And watch out for the scene with the drunken clown on the doorstep!


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