Uncle Buck

1h 40m · 1989 · Directed by John Hughes · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

Uncle Buck (1989) runs 1h 40m, directed by John Hughes. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Family

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)