Where to watch Uncle Buck in Canada
Uncle Buck is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 26 May 2026.
About Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck is a 1989 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Family genres, directed by John Hughes, starring John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly and Gaby Hoffmann. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 1,349 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Uncle Buck in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Uncle Buck trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
John Candy
Buck Russell
Jean Louisa Kelly
Tia Russell
Gaby Hoffmann
Maizy Russell
Macaulay Culkin
Miles Russell
Amy Madigan
Chanice Kobolowski
Elaine Bromka
Cindy Russell
Garrett M. Brown
Bob Russell
Laurie Metcalf
Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Jay Underwood
Bug
Brian Tarantina
E. Roger Coswell
Mike Starr
Pooter-the-Clown
Suzanne Shepherd
Mrs. Hogarth
William Windom
Mr. Hatfield (voice)
Dennis Cockrum
Pal
Joel Robinson
Miles' Friend #1
Colin Baumgartner
Miles' Friend #2
Erik Whipple
Miles' Friend #3
Mark Rosenthal
Party Boy #1
Doug von Nessen
Party Boy #2
Wayne Kneeland
Party Boy #3
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Uncle Buck in Canada?+
In Canada, Uncle Buck is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Uncle Buck on Netflix?+
Uncle Buck is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Uncle Buck?+
Uncle Buck has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who stars in Uncle Buck?+
Uncle Buck stars John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin and Amy Madigan.
When did Uncle Buck come out?+
Uncle Buck is a 1989 movie directed by John Hughes.
What genre is Uncle Buck?+
Uncle Buck is Comedy, Drama and Family film.
Who directed Uncle Buck?+
Uncle Buck was directed by John Hughes.
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