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Only the Lonely

Only the Lonely

24th May 1991
1h 44m
Chris Columbus
USA
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MetaCritic
47
 Rotten Tomatoes
64%
 IMDb
6.4

Only the Lonely is a Romantic Comedy film released on 24th May 1991; Chris Columbus directed the film which stars John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, and Jim Belushi.

Plot

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.

Genres & Themes

Comedy Romance

Cast (33)

John Candy's profile
John Candy Danny Muldoon
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Macaulay Culkin's profile
Macaulay Culkin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 10
Jim Belushi's profile
Jim Belushi
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Ally Sheedy's profile
Ally Sheedy
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Kevin Dunn's profile
Kevin Dunn
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Anthony Quinn's profile
Anthony Quinn
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 75
Marvin J. McIntyre's profile
Bert Remsen's profile
Bert Remsen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 65
Kieran Culkin's profile
Kieran Culkin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 8
Maureen O'Hara's profile
Maureen O'Hara
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 70
John Davis Chandler's profile
John Davis Chandler Duane Earl Tyrone
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Milo O’Shea's profile
Milo O’Shea
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 64
Rick LeFevour's profile
Rick LeFevour Hoodlum
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Joe Greco's profile
Joe Greco
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
John M. Watson Sr.'s profile
John M. Watson Sr. Leo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Allen Hamilton's profile
Clarke Devereux's profile
Clarke Devereux Tuxedo Salesman / News Vendor
James Deuter Waiter
Dick Sollenberger Suit Salesman
Porscha Radcliffe's profile
Porscha Radcliffe Halloween Bum
Sandra Macat's profile
Sandra Macat Stewardess
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Doyle Devereux Tuxedo Salesman
Brittany Radcliffe's profile
Brittany Radcliffe Halloween Witch
Teri McEvoy Susan Muldoon
Bernie Landis
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Michael W. Nash Crazed Prisoner
Marlon A. Morris Cop Friend
Jesse J. Donnelly Policeman
Mahlon Sharp Tommy Bones
Timothy O'Meara Cop
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Martin Fisher Chess Player

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Only the Lonely FAQ

When was Only the Lonely released?

Only the Lonely was released 33 years ago, on Friday May 24th, 1991.

How much money did Only the Lonely make?

The worldwide revenue was $25,092,802.

Is Only the Lonely on Netflix?

No, Only the Lonely is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Only the Lonely on Amazon Prime?

No, Only the Lonely is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Only the Lonely on Disney Plus?

No, Only the Lonely is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Only the Lonely Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

6% 0-12
6% 20-29
9% 30-39
6% 40-49
9% 50-59
9% 60-69
6% 70-79
48% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

24% Female
76% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown