An entertaining John Hughes comedy about a sloppy uncle, John Candy, who looks after his two nieces and one nephew while their parents are out of town. John Candy is excellent as the uncle and Macaulay Culkin is adorable as the nephew. "Uncle Buck" produces ample laughs but the end is very sappy.
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Starring:
John Candy, Jean Kelley, Gaby Hoffman, Macaulay Culkin, Amy Madigan, Elaine Bromka, Garrett Brown, Laurie Metcalf, Jay Underwood, Brian Taratina
Directed by:
John Hughes
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1989 comedy
Rated PG.
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Don Ignacio's score: B