Only the Lonely
"Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings."
Originally released in 1991. Only the Lonely is a comedy/romance film. directed by Chris Columbus.
Starring John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, and Ally Sheedy
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (180 votes)
Box Office
$25.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $25,092,802
Production Companies
- Hughes Entertainment
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ob...
Who directed Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely was directed by Chris Columbus.
How long is Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Only the Lonely released?
Only the Lonely was released on May 24, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Only the Lonely?
The main cast of Only the Lonely includes John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, Kevin Dunn, Milo O’Shea.
Is Only the Lonely worth watching?
Only the Lonely has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 180 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.