Only the Lonely (1991): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

Only the Lonely features John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, Kevin Dunn, Milo O'Shea, Bert Remsen. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1991-05-24. Runtime: 104 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (206 votes). Genres: Comedy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Only the Lonely?

Only the Lonely is listed as Comedy, Romance on TMDB.

How long is Only the Lonely?

Only the Lonely runs about 104 minutes.

Who stars in Only the Lonely?

Cast highlights include John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, Kevin Dunn, Milo O'Shea, Bert Remsen.

Does Cinema Box stream Only the Lonely?

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