Only the Lonely(1991)
Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.
Only the Lonely 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 romance.
Only the Lonely (1991) is a comedy and romance film directed by Chris Columbus, released on May 24, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy and Kevin Dunn. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 203 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Columbus
- Writers:
- Chris Columbus
- Producers:
- John Hughes, Hunt Lowry
- Cinematographer:
- Julio Macat
- Composer:
- Maurice Jarre
- Production:
- Hughes Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
- Revenue:
- $25,092,802
- Status:
- Released
Only the Lonely (1991) Trailer
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Only the Lonely Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Candy
as Danny Muldoon
Maureen O'Hara
as Rose Muldoon
Ally Sheedy
as Theresa Luna
Kevin Dunn
as Patrick Muldoon
Milo O'Shea
as Doyle
Bert Remsen
as Spats
Anthony Quinn
as Nick Acropolis
Jim Belushi
as Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)
Joe Greco
as Johnny Luna
- Marvin J. McIntyre
Marvin J. McIntyre
as Father Strapovic
Macaulay Culkin
as Billy Maldoon
Kieran Culkin
as Patrick Muldoon Jr.
Key crew
Directed by Chris Columbus, written by Chris Columbus, produced by John Hughes and Hunt Lowry.
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Only the Lonely Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 203 ratings.
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Only the Lonely – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Only the Lonely online?
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Only the Lonely (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Only the Lonely?
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The main cast of Only the Lonely (1991) includes John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, Kevin Dunn and Milo O'Shea. The film was directed by Chris Columbus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Only the Lonely released?
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Only the Lonely was released on May 24, 1991 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Only the Lonely worth watching?
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Only the Lonely (1991) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 203 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Only the Lonely?
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Yes. The official Only the Lonely trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.