Uncle Buck is a 1989 American comedy film written and directed by John Hughes. It stars John Candy and Amy Madigan. The film tells the story of a bachelor who babysits his brother's rebellious teenage daughter and her younger brother and sister while the parents are away. It was produced by Hughes Entertainment and released in theatres by Universal Pictures on August 16, 1989, to mixed reviews and grossed $79.2 million.

Plot

Bob and Cindy Russell have recently moved from Indianapolis with their three children, 15-year-old Tia, 8-year-old Miles, and 6-year-old Maizy, to the Chicago suburbs. Resentful about the move, Tia's relationship with her mother is fraught. One night, Cindy and Bob receive a call from Cindy's aunt informing Cindy that her father has had a heart attack, Bob and Cindy are reluctantly forced to leave the children in the care of Bob's brother, Buck, who is a heavy drinker and smoker who makes a living by betting on rigged horse races. His long-term girlfriend, Chanice, desires to get married and start a family, while Buck wants to retain his freedom and lack of responsibility; Chanice warns him that he will eventually end up alone.