Uncle Buck (1989)
PG 1h 40m 7.0/10 IMDb
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.
Director: John Hughes
Cast: John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin, Amy Madigan
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent (referenced)
Substance Use
Alcohol abuse (depicted)
Violence & Physical Harm
Child abuse / harm to children (referenced)
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