swap_horiz Uncle Buck Alternatives
Looking for alternatives to Uncle Buck? Compare the top Comedy Movie options ranked by our AI scoring system.
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck is a 1989 comedy directed by John Hughes and starring John Candy and Amy Madigan. The film centers on a bachelor who assumes responsibility for his brother’s children following an unforeseen circumstance. Released by Universal Pictures, the movie earned $79.2 million globally upon its Aug...
apps Top Uncle Buck Alternatives
The top alternative to Uncle Buck in 2026 is The War of the Roses with a score of 6.8/10, followed by Do the Right Thing (8.5) and Stand by Me (8.3).
The War of the Roses
The War of the Roses depicts the escalating conflict between Oliver and Barbara Rose following their divorce. Their disp...
Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing portrays escalating racial tensions within a Brooklyn neighborhood centered around a pizzeria. The fi...
Stand by Me
Stand by Me chronicles a group of four boys’ adventure in 1959 Oregon to locate a deceased child’s body. The story unfol...
Network
The 1976 drama follows a television network’s desperate attempts to boost ratings after a news anchor’s on-air mental co...
Green Book
Green Book chronicles the 1962 journey of pianist Don Shirley and bouncer Tony Lip through the American South. The film...
The Edge of Seventeen
The Edge of Seventeen is a 2016 American film directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. It features Hailee Steinfeld alongside Woo...
Frances Ha
Frances Ha is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Noah Baumbach. The film follows a 27-year-old dancer, portrayed by Greta G...
Breaking Away
Breaking Away chronicles the experiences of four teenage boys in Bloomington, Indiana, following their graduation from h...
Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 comedy drama film adapted from Alfred Uhry’s stage work. It features Jessica Tandy and Morg...
Thank You for Smoking
Thank You for Smoking is a 2005 film depicting the career of Nick Naylor, a tobacco company spokesman who employs persua...
Friday
Friday is a 1995 comedy centered on two unemployed friends, Craig and Smokey, navigating financial difficulties and loca...
Lady for a Day
Lady for a Day is a 1933 comedy-drama film directed by Frank Capra, adapted from a Damon Runyon short story. The product...
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a 1982 film directed by Amy Heckerling, adapted from Cameron Crowe’s 1981 book. The stor...
Diner
Diner is a 1982 American film directed by Barry Levinson, marking his directorial debut and beginning the "Baltimore Fil...
Garden State
Garden State is a 2004 drama directed by Zach Braff, featuring him alongside Natalie Portman and Peter Sarsgaard. The fi...
The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a 2026 comedy drama featuring returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt...
Risky Business
Risky Business, released in 1983, depicts a high school student named Joel Goodson spending a weekend unsupervised. He e...
Young Guns
Young Guns portrays a fictionalized account of the Lincoln County Regulators in New Mexico during 1877-78. The film cent...
Private Benjamin
Private Benjamin is a 1980 comedy film directed by Howard Zieff and featuring Goldie Hawn. The story centers on a woman...
Convoy
The 1978 film follows a group of truck drivers fleeing extortion and police pursuit after a confrontation with law enfor...
summarize Quick Comparison Summary
| Alternative | Score | vs Uncle Buck | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| The War of the Roses | 6.8 | -0.1 | Compare |
| Do the Right Thing | 8.5 | +1.6 | Compare |
| Stand by Me | 8.3 | +1.4 | Compare |
| Network | 8.3 | +1.4 | Compare |
| Green Book | 7.8 | +0.9 | Compare |
| The Edge of Seventeen | 7.6 | +0.7 | Compare |
| Frances Ha | 7.6 | +0.7 | Compare |
| Breaking Away | 7.6 | +0.7 | Compare |
| Driving Miss Daisy | 7.5 | +0.6 | Compare |
| Thank You for Smoking | 7.4 | +0.5 | Compare |
See all Comedy Movie ranked by score
emoji_events View Full Comedy Movie Rankings
