Only the Lonely
Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.
1991 | 104m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Chris Columbus |
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| Writer: | Chris Columbus |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | May 24, 1991 |
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| Director: | Chris Columbus |
| Writer: | Chris Columbus |
| Genres: | Comedy, Romance |
| Keywords | jealousy, mama's boy, falling in love |
| Production Companies | 20th Century Fox, Hughes Entertainment |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $25,092,802
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jul 30, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| John Candy | Danny Muldoon |
| Maureen O'Hara | Rose Muldoon |
| Ally Sheedy | Theresa Luna |
| Kevin Dunn | Patrick Muldoon |
| Milo O’Shea | Doyle |
| Bert Remsen | Spats |
| Anthony Quinn | Nick Acropolis |
| Jim Belushi | Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi) |
| Joe Greco | Johnny Luna |
| Marvin J. McIntyre | Father Strapovic |
| Macaulay Culkin | Billy Maldoon |
| Kieran Culkin | Patrick Muldoon Jr. |
| Allen Hamilton | O'Neal |
| Teri McEvoy | Susan Muldoon |
| Bernie Landis | Larry |
| Les Podewell | Jack |
| John Davis Chandler | Duane Earl Tyrone |
| Martin Fisher | Chess Player |
| Timothy O'Meara | Cop |
| James 'Ike' Eichling | Cop |
| James Deuter | Waiter |
| John M. Watson Sr. | Leo |
| Dick Sollenberger | Suit Salesman |
| Doyle Devereux | Tuxedo Salesman |
| Clarke Devereux | Tuxedo Salesman / News Vendor |
| Michael W. Nash | Crazed Prisoner |
| Porscha Radcliffe | Halloween Bum |
| Brittany Radcliffe | Halloween Witch |
| Marlon A. Morris | Cop Friend |
| Jesse J. Donnelly | Policeman |
| Sandra Macat | Stewardess |
| Rick LeFevour | Hoodlum |
| Mahlon Sharp | Tommy Bones |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Chris Columbus | Screenplay, Director |
| Raja Gosnell | Editor |
| Mary E. Vogt | Costume Design |
| Maurice Jarre | Original Music Composer |
| Freddie Hice | Stunt Coordinator |
| Tim A. Davison | Stunts |
| Rosemary Brandenburg | Set Decoration |
| Peter Teschner | Editor |
| John Muto | Production Design |
| Dan Webster | Art Direction |
| Julio Macat | Director of Photography |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Hunt Lowry | Producer |
| John Hughes | Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 19 | 32 | 11 |
| 2024 | 5 | 32 | 38 | 25 |
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| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
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| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
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