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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:television_series
gptkb:franchise
gptkb:film
gptkb:character
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gptkbp:air_time
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30 minutes
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gptkbp:aired_on
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July 19, 2016
June 14, 2016
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gptkbp:audience
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generally positive audience reception.
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:film
Uncle Buck (1989 film)
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gptkbp:box_office
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$79.2 million
$79 million
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gptkbp:budget
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$15 million
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gptkbp:cast
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gptkb:Mike_Epps
gptkb:Nia_Long
gptkb:Sayeed_Shahidi
gptkb:Iain_Armitage
gptkb:Jillian_Clare
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Megan_Russell
gptkb:Shawna_Russell
gptkb:Buck_Russell
gptkb:Miles_Russell
gptkb:Bob_Russell
gptkb:Tia_Russell
gptkb:Uncle_Buck_Russell
gptkb:Maya_Russell
Marcie Dahl
Chanice Kobolowski
Will Russell
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Uncle Buck learns to embrace family life.
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gptkbp:character_development
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Uncle Buck matures throughout the film.
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gptkbp:character_traits
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Caring
Funny
Childlike
Irresponsible
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:Thomas_Del_Ruth
gptkb:Rafael_A._Guterres
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:created_by
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gptkb:John_Hughes
gptkb:Brian_Donovan
gptkb:Steven_Cragg
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gptkbp:creator
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gptkb:Brian_Donovan
gptkb:Steven_Cragg
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gptkbp:critical_analysis
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analyzed for its humor and heart.
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Mixed reviews
mixed reviews
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gptkbp:crossover
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appeared in other films as a reference
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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cult classic
Cult classic status
became a cult classic
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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Referenced in various media
often quoted in pop culture.
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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represents 1980s family dynamics.
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:John_Hughes
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Disney-ABC_Domestic_Television
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gptkbp:editing
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gptkb:Paul_Hirsch
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gptkbp:editor
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gptkb:Paul_Hirsch
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gptkbp:executive_producer
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gptkb:Mike_Epps
gptkb:Donick_Cary
gptkb:Brian_Donovan
gptkb:Steven_Cragg
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gptkbp:fan_base
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has a dedicated fan following.
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gptkbp:features_character
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gptkb:Buck_Russell
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gptkbp:film_awards
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nominated for several awards.
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gptkbp:film_festival
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gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Illinois
gptkb:Los_Angeles
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gptkbp:finale_date
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July 19, 2016
August 2, 2016
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gptkbp:first_aired
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gptkb:2016
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gptkbp:first_appearance
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Uncle Buck (1989 film)
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gptkbp:followed_by
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Uncle Buck (TV series)
Uncle Buck's Wedding
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gptkbp:format
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Multi-camera
Sitcom
Single-camera
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:comedy
gptkb:family
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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remains relevant in discussions of family films.
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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over 1 million copies sold
VHS, DVD, Blu-ray
DVD release in 2005
Blu-ray release in 2011
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Uncle Buck
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gptkbp:influenced
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inspired similar characters in later films.
Subsequent family comedies
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:The_Great_Outdoors
gptkb:Home_Alone
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gptkbp:influences
|
inspired other family comedies
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gptkbp:inspiration
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John Hughes' own experiences
inspired a stage adaptation.
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gptkbp:inspired_by
|
John Hughes' own experiences
Uncle Buck (1989 film)
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gptkbp:inspired_merchandise
|
gptkb:Clothing_line
gptkb:Video_games
gptkb:novelization
Board games
Posters
Collectibles
Soundtrack albums
Comic adaptations
Video releases
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gptkbp:is_influential_in
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considered a classic of the 1980s.
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:last_aired
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gptkb:2016
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future family films
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Buck_Russell
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gptkbp:merchandise
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Toys and games
T-shirts, posters
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gptkbp:music_composer
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gptkb:Ira_Newborn
Kurt Farquhar
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gptkbp:network
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gptkb:ABC
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gptkbp:notable_actor
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gptkb:Macauley_Culkin
gptkb:John_Candy
gptkb:Jean_Louisa_Kelly
gptkb:Gaby_Hoffmann
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" I’m not a babysitter, I’m a babysitter!"
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gptkbp:number_of_episodes
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8
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gptkbp:number_of_seasons
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:original_language
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English
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gptkbp:parody
|
referenced in various media
Parodied in TV shows
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gptkbp:plot
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A bachelor is forced to take care of his brother's rebellious teenage daughter and her younger brother.
A bachelor is forced to take care of his brother's rebellious teenage daughter and her younger siblings.
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gptkbp:premiere_date
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June 14, 2016
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:ABC
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gptkbp:premise
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A man becomes a caretaker for his brother's children.
A bachelor takes care of his brother's children.
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkb:ABC_Studios
gptkb:Kirkpatrick_Productions
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gptkbp:rating
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gptkb:PG
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gptkbp:related_to
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Uncle Buck (1989 film)
Uncle Buck (franchise)
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gptkbp:release_date
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1989-08-16
August 16, 1989
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gptkbp:release_format
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gptkb:television
theatrical
Theatrical release
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gptkbp:release_type
|
theatrical
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1989
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gptkbp:remake
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gptkb:Uncle_Buck_(2021_film)
Uncle Buck (2016 TV series)
remake announced but not produced.
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gptkbp:screenplay
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gptkb:John_Hughes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:John_Hughes
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gptkbp:sequel
|
Uncle Buck (TV series)
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gptkbp:setting
|
gptkb:Chicago
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
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gptkbp:soundtrack
|
gptkb:Uncle_Buck_(soundtrack)
features various artists
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gptkbp:starring
|
gptkb:Mike_Epps
gptkb:Macaulay_Culkin
gptkb:Macauley_Culkin
gptkb:John_Candy
gptkb:Nia_Long
gptkb:Sayeed_Shahidi
gptkb:Iain_Armitage
gptkb:Jean_Louisa_Kelly
gptkb:Karina_Smirnoff
gptkb:Amy_Madigan
gptkb:Gaby_Hoffmann
gptkb:Jillian_Clare
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gptkbp:streaming_platforms
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available on various streaming platforms.
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:family
parenting
responsibility
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gptkbp:themes
|
family, responsibility, and love.
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gptkbp:tvshow
|
Uncle Buck (2016 TV series)
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gptkbp:video_output
|
released in multiple formats.
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gptkbp:viewership
|
1.5 million
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gptkbp:writer
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gptkb:John_Hughes
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:John_Candy
gptkb:John_Hughes
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
4
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