Only the Lonely

Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.

19911h 44m6.2(203 votes)

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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 6.2 out of 10 from 203 votes.

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Director

Chris Columbus

Cast

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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Where can I watch Only the Lonely?

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Who stars in Only the Lonely?

Only the Lonely stars John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, and Kevin Dunn, and was directed by Chris Columbus.

How long is Only the Lonely?

Only the Lonely has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes.

When did Only the Lonely come out?

Only the Lonely was released in 1991.

What genre is Only the Lonely?

Only the Lonely is a comedy and romance film.

Is Only the Lonely worth watching?

Only the Lonely holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.