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Only the Lonely (1991) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Only the Lonely at a Glance
Only the Lonely is a 1991 comedy and romance film helmed by Chris Columbus, featuring John Candy, Maureen O'Hara and Ally Sheedy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes and came out on May 24, 1991. Only the Lonely is rated 6.2/10 by TMDB users across 203 votes and is rated PG-13 in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Only the Lonely
When was Only the Lonely released?
Only the Lonely was released on May 24, 1991.
What is the runtime of Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Who stars in Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely stars John Candy as Danny Muldoon, Maureen O'Hara as Rose Muldoon, Ally Sheedy as Theresa Luna and Kevin Dunn as Patrick Muldoon. The cast also includes Milo O'Shea, Bert Remsen, Anthony Quinn and Jim Belushi.
Who directed Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely was directed by Chris Columbus. The screenplay is credited to Chris Columbus.
What genre is Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely is listed on TMDB as a mix of comedy and romance.
What is Only the Lonely rated?
Only the Lonely is rated PG-13 in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.2/10 from 203 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Only the Lonely for free?
You can watch the trailer for Only the Lonely, "Only the Lonely (1991) Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Only the Lonely?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Only the Lonely include Yoh! Bestie (2026), Little Italy (2018), Chasing Papi (2003), Easy Virtue (2008) and The Wrong Paris (2025).
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