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Only the Lonely
ComedyRomance

ONLY THE LONELY

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

19911h 44m6.1 TMDb

Directed by Chris Columbus

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

John Candy

John Candy

Danny Muldoon

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

Rose Muldoon

Ally Sheedy

Ally Sheedy

Theresa Luna

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

Patrick Muldoon

Milo O'Shea

Milo O'Shea

Doyle

Bert Remsen

Bert Remsen

Spats

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Nick Acropolis

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion6.1
Complexity6.4
Humor6.7
Realism6
Action5
Darkness3.9

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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