Only the Lonely (1991)
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.
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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
Macaulay CulkinBilly Maldoon
Kieran CulkinPatrick Muldoon Jr.Keywords
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Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityJealousy · Falling In Love · Mama S BoyMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference2264
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What is Only the Lonely 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.
How long is Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely has a runtime of 104 minutes.