Uncle Buck
1989 · 100 min · Director: John Hughes
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
As an idle, good-natured bachelor, Buck Russell is the last person you would think of to watch his brother Bob's three children. However, during a family crisis, he is suddenly left in charge of them. Unaccustomed to suburban life, he soon charms Miles and Maizy with his hefty cooking and his new way of doing the laundry. His carefree style does not impress everyone though - especially his rebellious teenage niece, Tia, and impatient girlfriend, Chanice. With a little bit of luck and a lot of love, he manages to surprise everyone in this heartwarming family comedy.
Emotional fingerprint
Uncle Buck (1989) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Humor 35%, Smile 25%, Empathy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Humor35%
- Smile25%
- Empathy20%
- Love10%
- Satisfaction10%
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Humor, Smile, Empathy. Genres: Comedy. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Humor, Smile and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 7.1/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 73/100.
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Emotional journey
- Humor
- Relief
- Tension
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Humor | Relief | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Humor | 40 % | 30 % | 2 % | 30 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Empathy | 40 % | 29 % | 4 % | 26 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Humor | 41 % | 36 % | 5 % | 19 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Humor | 45 % | 45 % | 4 % | 18 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Humor | 46 % | 46 % | 1 % | 21 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Humor | 44 % | 43 % | 0 % | 25 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Humor | 46 % | 44 % | 3 % | 29 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Humor | 49 % | 48 % | 5 % | 26 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Humor | 46 % | 46 % | 4 % | 23 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Humor | 48 % | 45 % | 3 % | 29 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 53′ | Humor | 53 % | 48 % | 5 % | 36 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Humor | 56 % | 54 % | 8 % | 34 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Humor | 55 % | 49 % | 4 % | 32 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Sadness | 50 % | 31 % | 0 % | 38 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Tension | 48 % | 25 % | 3 % | 40 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Humor | 53 % | 24 % | 14 % | 44 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Empathy | 60 % | 24 % | 31 % | 49 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Relief | 61 % | 38 % | 45 % | 38 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 93′ | Relief | 60 % | 47 % | 52 % | 18 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
Cindy Russell
Miles' Friend #1
Miles' Friend #2
Miles' Friend #3
Party Boy #1
Party Boy #2
Party Boy #3
Details
- Directed by
- John Hughes
- Written by
- John Hughes
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1989
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Country
- United States
- Genres
- Comedy
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Humor
- Data updated
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