Uncle Buck Movie Review 1989

When Mom and Dad have to go away suddenly, the only babysitter they can find is good ol' Uncle Buck, a lovable lout who spends much of his time smoking cigars, trying to make up with his girlfriend, and enforcing the teenage daughter's chastity. More intelligent than the average slob/teen comedy with a heart, due in large part to Candy's dandy performance. Memorable pancake scene.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 100 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Aunts & Uncles, Nieces & Nephews, Teen Angst, Babysitting, Gambling, Bowling, Chicago, Family Comedy, Brothers & Sisters, Motor Vehicle Dept.

Screenplay

John Hughes

Cast

John Candy, Amy Madigan, Jean (Louisa) Kelly, Macaulay Culkin, Jay Underwood, Gaby Hoffman, Laurie Metcalf, Elaine Bromka, Garrett M. Brown

Cinematography

Ralf Bode

Director

John Hughes

Music

Ira Newborn

Producer

Mark Huffam