Only the Lonely
Director: Chris Columbus
"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 romance.
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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
Jim Belushi
Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)
Joe Greco
Johnny Luna
Marvin J. McIntyre
Father Strapovic
Macaulay Culkin
Billy Maldoon
Kieran Culkin
Patrick Muldoon Jr.
In brief
Only the Lonely (1991) is a comedy, romance film. With an average rating of 6.2/10 from 201 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 44min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely runs 104 minutes (1h 44min).
What rating does Only the Lonely have?
Only the Lonely has an average rating of 6.2/10 based on 201 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Only the Lonely from?
Only the Lonely was released in 1991.
