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While their parents are away visiting an ailing grandfather, three kids are looked after by their good-for-nothing bachelor uncle and find that he is actually a responsible and caring guy to have around. John Candy stars in this pleasant John Hughes' comedy with Macaulay Culkin, Gaby Hoffman and Jean Kelly.Special Features:DISC 1 (4KUHD): Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera NegativeNEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh NelsonNEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joe Ramoni5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 AudioTriple-Layered UHD100 DiscOptional English Subtitles / DISC 2 (BLU-RAY): Brand New HD Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera NegativeNEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh NelsonNEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joe RamoniSixteen Going on Seventeen: NEW Interview with Actress Jean Louisa KellyTheatrical Trailer5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 AudioDual-Layered BD50 DiscOptional English Subtitles
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Disc 1
UHD
Uncle Buck (1989)
100 min
ComedyFamilyDrama
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.
Credits
Director
John Hughes
Writer
John Hughes
Cast
John Candyas Buck Russell
Jean Louisa Kellyas Tia Russell
Gaby Hoffmannas Maizy Russell
Macaulay Culkinas Miles Russell
Amy Madiganas Chanice Kobolowski
Elaine Bromkaas Cindy Russell
Garrett M. Brownas Bob Russell
Laurie Metcalfas Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Jay Underwoodas Bug
Brian Tarantinaas E. Roger Coswell
Cinematographer
Ralf D. Bode
Composer
Ira Newborn
Editor
Lou Lombardo
Peck Prior
Tony Lombardo
Producer
John Hughes
Tom Jacobson
Disc 2
BDUncle Buck (1989)
100 min
ComedyFamilyDrama
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.
Credits
Director
John Hughes
Writer
John Hughes
Cast
John Candyas Buck Russell
Jean Louisa Kellyas Tia Russell
Gaby Hoffmannas Maizy Russell
Macaulay Culkinas Miles Russell
Amy Madiganas Chanice Kobolowski
Elaine Bromkaas Cindy Russell
Garrett M. Brownas Bob Russell
Laurie Metcalfas Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Jay Underwoodas Bug
Brian Tarantinaas E. Roger Coswell
Cinematographer
Ralf D. Bode
Composer
Ira Newborn
Editor
Lou Lombardo
Peck Prior
Tony Lombardo
Producer
John Hughes
Tom Jacobson
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 24, 2026