If you see only one John Candy movie make it UNCLE BUCK. However, during a family crisis, he is suddenly left in charge of his nephew and nieces. "Uncle Buck" stars John Candy.These three simple facts go… A free community screening of the movie "No Greater Love," co-starring Weaverville First Baptist Church pastor Jay Underwood, is slated for 7 p m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the church, 1261 Main St. Uncle Buck has to be just about the greatest film John Candy ever made. As an idle, good-natured bachelor, Uncle Buck is the last person you would think of to watch the kids. This is such a role just made for John Candy. Off screen Jay has been in quite a few productions and is still listed as active but is now a pastor of a baptist church. Uncle Buck is a typical John Hughes family film, and probably the first of the beginning of a series of family films as director/writer Hughes left the world of teenage film-making (though Career Opportunities would be released the early 90s). Its sad such a comic genius is no longer with us, but he will always be rememered. Uncle Buck 1989 7+ 1h 39m Hollywood Movies Comedy great John Candy gives a signature performance as a notoriously irresponsible uncle left to care for his brother's kids during a family crisis. He is completely charming as a total hapless slob who invades his newphew and neices life. You know when some actors get roles that seem written just for them? He is married to Julie Underwood and has three children. His most recognized work includes portraying Ernest Hemingway in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, "Bug" in Uncle Buck, and "Eric Gibb" in The Boy Who Could Fly. Uncle Buck (1989) Jay Underwood as Bug. John Candy stars in Uncle Buck, the outrageous comedy written and directed by John Hughes (The Breakfast Club). Menu. "Uncle Buck" has a memorable scene featuring a giant stack of pancakes. Only hughes knew what to do with Candy. Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon DVD & Blu-ray Releases Release Calendar Movie News India Movie Spotlight. But thankfully when Uncle Buck arrived he was put in his place pretty quickly. Uncle Buck Released: August 16, 1989Starring: John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Amy Madigan, Macaulay Culkin, Gaby Hoffmann, Jay Underwood, Elaine Bromka, Garrett M. Brown"Uncle Buck" has a memorable scene set in a bowling alley. Uncle Buck (1989) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jay received the 2000 Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in The Boy Who Could Fly from The Young Artist Foundation. Movies. TV Shows. Every scene in this film is memorable! It is impossible to say anything bad about him or his performance.