Only the Lonely
Seen it?1991 | 104 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved To All the Boys I've Loved Before, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$25 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 114K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris Columbus
- John CandyDanny Muldoon
- Maureen O'HaraRose Muldoon
- Ally SheedyTheresa Luna
- Kevin DunnPatrick Muldoon
- Milo O'SheaDoyle
- Bert RemsenSpats
- Anthony QuinnNick Acropolis
- Jim BelushiSalvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)
- Joe GrecoJohnny Luna
- Marvin J. McIntyreFather Strapovic