How long is Uncle Buck?

Uncle Buck is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Uncle Buck rated?

Uncle Buck is rated PG in the US.

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Uncle Buck (1989) runs 1 h 40 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.8 from 1,441 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 40 min — ends 9:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
Released: August 16, 1989
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 1,441 votes
Director: John Hughes
Starring: John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Philo (subscription), AMC Plus Apple TV channel (subscription), AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), AMC (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

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How long is Uncle Buck?: Uncle Buck is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Uncle Buck rated?: Uncle Buck is rated PG in the US.
Is Uncle Buck a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Uncle Buck?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Philo (subscription), AMC Plus Apple TV channel (subscription), AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), AMC (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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