Uncle Buck

This article is about the original film. For its 1990 spin-off TV series, see Uncle Buck (1990 TV series). For the 2016 series, see Uncle Buck (2016 TV series).

Uncle Buck
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn Hughes
Written byJohn Hughes
Produced by
  • John Hughes
  • Tom Jacobson
Starring
CinematographyRalf D. Bode
Edited by
Music byIra Newborn
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • August 16, 1989 (1989-08-16)
Running time
100 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$79.2 million

Uncle Buck is a 1989 American comedy-drama film written and directed by John Hughes. It stars John Candy and Amy Madigan with Jean Louisa Kelly, Laurie Metcalf, Jay Underwood, Macaulay Culkin, Gaby Hoffmann, Elaine Bromka, and Garrett M. Brown appearing in supporting roles. The film tells the story of a bachelor who babysits his brother's rebellious teenage daughter and her younger brother and sister while the parents are away. It was released in theatres by Universal Pictures on August 16, 1989, and has grossed $79.2 million since its release.

  1. ^ "Uncle Buck (12)". British Board of Film Classification. October 2, 1989. Retrieved July 25, 2024.