Only the Lonely
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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Where can I watch Only the Lonely in the United States?
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What are the ratings for Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely stars John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, Kevin Dunn, and Milo O'Shea. Chris Columbus is the director.
How long is Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely runs 1h 44m (104 minutes).
When did Only the Lonely come out?
Only the Lonely was released on May 24, 1991.
Which studio made Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely was produced by Hughes Entertainment and 20th Century Fox in the United States.
How much did Only the Lonely make at the box office?
Only the Lonely grossed $25,092,802 worldwide.
What languages is Only the Lonely in?
Only the Lonely is in Greek, English, and Irish, and its original language is English.
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