Only the Lonely(1991)
“Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.”
Overview
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.
Director
Chris Columbus
Studio
Hughes Entertainment
Revenue
$25M
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
as Father Strapovic
Macaulay Culkin
as Billy Maldoon
Kieran Culkin
as Patrick Muldoon Jr.
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
Greek
Rating
6.1 / 10
Box Office
$25M
Production Companies
Hughes Entertainment • 20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Only the Lonely?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Only the Lonely (1991).
What is Only the Lonely about?▼
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.
Who directed Only the Lonely?▼
Only the Lonely was directed by Chris Columbus and released in 1991. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Only the Lonely?▼
Only the Lonely has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Only the Lonely?▼
The cast of Only the Lonely includes 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 and more.
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