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      Uncle Buck

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      62% 26 Reviews Tomatometer 77% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score When Cindy (Elaine Bromka) and her husband, Bob (Garrett M. Brown), have to leave town for a family emergency, there is only one person available to babysit for their three kids: Bob's lazy, carefree brother, Buck (John Candy). While he immediately gets along with the two younger children (Gaby Hoffman, Macaulay Culkin), Buck must change his bachelor lifestyle if he wants to be a responsible caregiver for the angst-filled teenager, Tia (Jean Louisa Kelly). Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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      Uncle Buck has its ups and downs, but there's undeniable comedic magic that comes from uniting John Hughes, John Candy, and a house full of precocious kids.

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      Cristina Uncle Buck has always been one of my favorite 80s movies!! It was really cool being able to see it on the big screen with my family Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/03/22 Full Review Katya V Overall, it's a lovely film that grows on you like Uncle Buck himself. Macaulay Culkin on the brink of Home Alone is entirely adorable and a star in the making, for sure. And little Gabby Hoffman is similarly adorable. However, the sullen teenage daughter was getting on my nerves the entire movie. Maybe I missed the part where it was clear why she was so mean and mad at everyone? Just because they had to move to a different city? But she's already found a boyfriend, so how bad can it be? And in contrast with the other child actors, this one just wasn't good... But apart from that, the movie is still worth a watch, especially if you're feeling down or lonely. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/17/24 Full Review Ian C Too unfunny,sentimental and just silly to be appealing.Uncle Buck is too irresponsible to like completely,so the formula just doesnt properly work.John Candy tries to save this fil,but its too weak to save,in my opinion.. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/24 Full Review IAN c B love the story line love the humour great movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/24 Full Review Mary V I've loved this movie since I first saw it when I came out. It's one of John Candy‘s many hilarious films. I don't know why its ratings aren't that high here because I don't know anybody that doesn't love uncle Buck. The writing is good and the acting is good and it's just so ridiculously funny. It is kind of 80s dated but who cares. Love the Goofy 80s fashions and weird hair. every time I watch it I still laugh my butt off. I miss John Candy… Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/13/23 Full Review S R I've watched this movie 40+times at least. John Candy was the master of feel good comedy and is missed a great deal. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Ryan Murphy Miami Herald Wickedly underplayed, the role of Uncle Buck allows the adroit comic actor to blend physical comedy with small moments of tender reflection. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 17, 2021 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Uncle Buck attempts to tell a heart-warming story through a series of uncomfortable and unpleasant scenes; it's a tug-of-war between its ambitions and its methods. Rated: 1.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Uncle Buck accumulates too much bile and the formula falls apart. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 11, 2022 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com ...Hughes and Candy may take a sloppy, anything-goes approach here, but it works... Rated: 3/5 Mar 16, 2021 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The supposedly sweet domestic comedy hits too many sour notes to remain in tune, even if always competent. Rated: C+ Apr 27, 2017 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed One of the many excellent family films from director and writer John Hughes... Dec 23, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis When Cindy (Elaine Bromka) and her husband, Bob (Garrett M. Brown), have to leave town for a family emergency, there is only one person available to babysit for their three kids: Bob's lazy, carefree brother, Buck (John Candy). While he immediately gets along with the two younger children (Gaby Hoffman, Macaulay Culkin), Buck must change his bachelor lifestyle if he wants to be a responsible caregiver for the angst-filled teenager, Tia (Jean Louisa Kelly).
      Director
      John Hughes
      Screenwriter
      John Hughes
      Distributor
      Universal Pictures
      Production Co
      Universal Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Aug 16, 1989, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 2, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $63.9M
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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