Uncle Buck (1989)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Uncle Buck
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Philo, AMC Plus, AMC+ +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | JioHotstar | — | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Uncle Buck in 59 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Uncle Buck about?
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. Uncle Buck is a Comedy, Drama, Family movie, released on 1989-08-16, runtime 100 minutes.
Is Uncle Buck worth watching?
TMDB users rate Uncle Buck 6.8 out of 10 from 1,442 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Uncle Buck?
In the United States, Uncle Buck streams on Netflix, Philo and AMC Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Hughes
Cast
- John Candy as Buck Russell
- Jean Louisa Kelly as Tia Russell
- Gaby Hoffmann as Maizy Russell
- Macaulay Culkin as Miles Russell
- Amy Madigan as Chanice Kobolowski
- Elaine Bromka as Cindy Russell
- Garrett M. Brown as Bob Russell
- Laurie Metcalf as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
- Jay Underwood as Bug
- Brian Tarantina as E. Roger Coswell
- Mike Starr as Pooter-the-Clown
- Suzanne Shepherd as Mrs. Hogarth
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Sources
Details and the 6.8/10 rating from Uncle Buck on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.