Kino Lorber Studio Classics is bringing “Uncle Buck” back to home video in a new combo-pack complete with new special features and sharp new 4K transfer. Directed by the late John Hughes, this 1980s comedy classic stars the wonderful John Candy who’s in vintage form playing a lovable but irresponsible Buck Russell. With his brother in need of an emergency babysitter, Buck agrees to help. But he’s ill-prepared for the challenges ahead of him. Comedy hijinks ensue in this timeless Hughes gem.

This terrific new 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray combo edition of “Uncle Buck” will be available to purchase on February 18th. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as release info including a list of special features.

About the Film:

Year: 1989

Runtime: 100 Minutes

Director: John Hughes

Screenwriters: John Hughes

Cast: John Candy, Amy Madigan, Macaulay Culkin, Jean Louisa Kelly, Laurie Metcalf, Gaby Hoffmann, Jay Underwood, Elaine Bromka, Garrett M. Brown, Mike Starr, Brian Tarantina, Suzanne Shepherd, William Windom, Anna Chlumsky, Dennis Cockrum

Rating: PG-13

The great John Candy (“Summer Rental”, “Spaceballs”) stars in this outrageous comedy as an idle, good-natured bachelor who’s left in charge of his nephew and nieces during a family crisis. Unaccustomed to suburban life, fun-loving Uncle Buck soon charms his younger relatives Miles (Macaulay Culkin, “Home Alone”) and Maizy (Gaby Hoffmann, “Now and Then”) with his hefty cooking and his new way of doing the laundry. His carefree style doesn’t impress everyone, though—especially Tia (Jean Louisa Kelly, “Mr. Holland’s Opus”), his rebellious teenage niece, and Chanice (Amy Madigan, “Field of Dreams”), his impatient girlfriend. Uncle Buck is the last person you’d think of to watch the kids. But with a little luck and a lot of love, he manages to surprise everyone in this heartwarming family classic from iconic filmmaker John Hughes, writer-director of “Sixteen Candles”, “The Breakfast Club”, “Weird Science”, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”.

Special Features:

Product Extras :

DISC 1 (4KUHD):

• Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative 
• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson
• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joe Ramoni
• 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
• Triple-Layered UHD100 Disc
• Optional English Subtitles

DISC 2 (BLU-RAY):

• Brand New HD Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson
• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joe Ramoni
• Sixteen Going on Seventeen: NEW Interview with Actress Jean Louisa Kelly
• Theatrical Trailer
• 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
• Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
• Optional English Subtitles