Uncle Buck

Uncle Buck

He's crude. He's crass. He's family.

1989100 min6.8 / 10

A lighthearted family comedy about a crude but well-meaning uncle learning to care for his nieces and nephews, balancing humor with genuine warmth and growth.

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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