meet the talented cast and crew behind 'uncle buck' on moviefone. Explore detailed bios, filmographies, and the creative team's insights. uncle buck stars john candy as buck russell, an eccentric uncle who comes to babysit his brother's teenage daughter and two younger kids. Macaulay culkin stars as the young. 1 hr 40 mins. Drama, family, comedy, action & adventure. A cheerful oaf is called on as a last. 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. uncle buck (1989) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
