Uncle Buck
1989 · 1h 40m · Comedy, Drama, Family · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
He's crude. He's crass. He's family.
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.
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John Hughes6.8Smart score
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