Uncle Buck

1989 • 100 minutes

About this movie

Comedy acting legend John Candy turns in a signature performance in this effort from director John Hughes as a notoriously irresponsible uncle left to care for his brother's kids during a family crisis. Packed with a host of noteworthy supporting performances, the heartwarming family comedy also features Macaulay Culkin in an early career role shortly before his breakout turn in the Home Alone franchise.

Ratings and reviews

One of the funniest movies ever made. Seriously, if you don't like this you have been corrupted by bad movies. "Here's a quarter, go buy a rat to knaw that thing off!" :-)

One of the best comedies ever made. Absolutely brilliant. Contemporary comedies fall utterly short.

One of John Candy's best movies