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1989 · 100 min · PG

Uncle Buck

Directed by John Hughes · Comedy, Drama, Family

Uncle Buck (1989) is a Comedy film, directed by John Hughes set in Chicago during the 1980s. It runs 100 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of family & loyalty and redemption run throughout.

Composer
Ira Newborn
Cinematography
Ralf D. Bode
Cast
John CandyJean Louisa KellyGaby HoffmannMacaulay CulkinAmy MadiganElaine BromkaGarrett M. BrownLaurie Metcalf

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Pure Fiction
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