# Uncle Buck (1989)

> An unconventional bachelor discovers that chaotic childcare, oversized cooking, and stubborn affection may be exactly what his anxious extended family needs.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1765

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
- Director: John Hughes
- Cast: John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin, Amy Madigan, Elaine Bromka, Garrett M. Brown, Laurie Metcalf
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098554/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, nostalgic, family movie night, lazy sunday

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