Only the Lonely (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, Only the Lonely is a comedy and romance film directed by Chris Columbus, running about 104 minutes. “Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Only the Lonely stars John Candy as Danny Muldoon, Maureen O'Hara as Rose Muldoon, Ally Sheedy as Theresa Luna and Kevin Dunn as Patrick Muldoon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Only the Lonely has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only the Lonely page.
If you liked it. Fans of Only the Lonely tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only the Lonely (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Only the Lonely change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Only the Lonely worth watching?
- Only the Lonely holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Only the Lonely?
- Only the Lonely stars John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, Kevin Dunn and Milo O’Shea.
- When was Only the Lonely released?
- Only the Lonely was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.