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Only the Lonely

PG-1319911h 44mChris Columbus
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 70% · Metacritic 47

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

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.

ComedyRomance
JealousyMama's BoyFalling In Love

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What is Only the Lonely (1991) 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.

Who stars in Only the Lonely?

Only the Lonely stars John Candy (Danny Muldoon), Maureen O'Hara (Rose Muldoon), Ally Sheedy (Theresa Luna), Kevin Dunn (Patrick Muldoon), Milo O'Shea (Doyle). The film was directed by Chris Columbus.

How long is Only the Lonely?

Only the Lonely has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated PG-13.

Is Only the Lonely worth watching?

Only the Lonely holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 70. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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