

Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.
Danny Muldoon, a Chicago policeman, still lives with his overbearing mother Rose. He meets and falls in love with Theresa Luna, whose father owns the local funeral parlour. Naturally, his mother objects to the relationship, and Danny and Theresa must either overcome her objections or give up the rom…
Only the Lonely (1991) is a comedy and romance film directed by Chris Columbus. It stars John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, and Ally Sheedy. The film runs for 1 hour 44 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 197 votes.

John Candy
Danny Muldoon

Maureen O'Hara
Rose Muldoon

Ally Sheedy
Theresa Luna

Kevin Dunn
Patrick Muldoon

Milo O'Shea
Doyle

Bert Remsen
Spats

Anthony Quinn
Nick Acropolis

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Only the Lonely stars John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, and Kevin Dunn, and was directed by Chris Columbus.
Only the Lonely has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes.
Only the Lonely was released in 1991.
Only the Lonely is a comedy and romance film.
Only the Lonely holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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