Uncle Buck (1989)

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: Comedy, Drama, Family

What to watch after Uncle Buck

• Adventures in Babysitting (1987) — Same subject: babysitter
• Home Alone (1990) — Same feel: feel-good, fun
• The Great Outdoors (1988) — John Hughes wrote for both
• Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) — Same feel: feel-good, fun
• Only the Lonely (1991) — John Candy appears in both
• Baby's Day Out (1994) — John Hughes wrote for both