CinemaOSMovie · 1991 · 1h 44m · PG-13
Only the Lonely

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

62%(205)IMDbComedyRomance

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.

Directed byChris Columbus

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
EN
Released
May 24, 1991
Revenue
$25,092,802
Studios
Hughes Entertainment20th Century Fox

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Only the Lonely (1991) Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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)

Joe Greco

Joe Greco

Johnny Luna

Marvin J. McIntyre

Father Strapovic

Creative team
Directed by
Chris Columbus
Chris Columbus
Written by
Chris Columbus
Chris Columbus
Produced by
John Hughes
John Hughes
Hunt Lowry

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