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Only the Lonely

  • 1991
  • PG-13
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
13K
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Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, and John Candy in Only the Lonely (1991)
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Feel-Good RomanceRomantic ComedyComedyRomance

A Chicago cop must balance loyalty to his controlling mother and a relationship with a shy funeral home worker.A Chicago cop must balance loyalty to his controlling mother and a relationship with a shy funeral home worker.A Chicago cop must balance loyalty to his controlling mother and a relationship with a shy funeral home worker.

  • Director
    • Chris Columbus
  • Writer
    • Chris Columbus
  • Stars
    • John Candy
    • Maureen O'Hara
    • Ally Sheedy
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris Columbus
    • Writer
      • Chris Columbus
    • Stars
      • John Candy
      • Maureen O'Hara
      • Ally Sheedy
    • 69User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    John Candy
    John Candy
    • Danny Muldoon
    Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara
    • Rose Muldoon
    Ally Sheedy
    Ally Sheedy
    • Theresa Luna
    Kevin Dunn
    Kevin Dunn
    • Patrick Muldoon
    Milo O'Shea
    Milo O'Shea
    • Doyle
    Bert Remsen
    Bert Remsen
    • Spats
    Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn
    • Nick Acropolis
    Jim Belushi
    Jim Belushi
    • Salvatore Buonarte
    • (as James Belushi)
    Joe Greco
    • Johnny Luna
    Marvin J. McIntyre
    Marvin J. McIntyre
    • Father Strapovic
    Macaulay Culkin
    Macaulay Culkin
    • Billy Muldoon
    Kieran Culkin
    Kieran Culkin
    • Patrick Muldoon Jr.
    Allen Hamilton
    Allen Hamilton
    • O'Neal
    Teri McEvoy
    • Susan Muldoon
    Bernie Landis
    • Larry
    Les Podewell
    • Jack
    John Davis Chandler
    John Davis Chandler
    • Duane Earl Tyrone
    • (as John Chandler)
    Martin Fisher
    • Chess Player
    • Director
      • Chris Columbus
    • Writer
      • Chris Columbus
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    • Trivia
      The producers of the film did not include a trailer on location for Maureen O'Hara in their budget. John Candy was furious that the producers were showing someone of her stature such disrespect, and he gave her his own trailer. The producers finally caved in, because they couldn't have Candy, the star of the film, without his own trailer.
    • Goofs
      Danny's brother tells him he got Danny's boss to "transfer him to a precinct in Florida." City police departments are self governing -- there is no way anyone in the Chicago police department could transfer anyone to a precinct in another city.
    • Quotes

      Danny: [Danny has just scored a date with Theresa and runs into some funeral attendees] Yeah! Oh... sorry... but I just got lucky in there with a girl.

      [funeral attendees look shocked]

      Danny: Not in that way... she does everybody in there... not in that way. But she probably did that guy there... I gotta go.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: John Candy & Maureen O'Hara/Shirley Horn/Jim Valvano (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Only the Lonely
      Written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson

      Performed by Roy Orbison

      Courtesy of Sony Music Special Products, a division of

      Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.

    User reviews69

    Featured review

    One of John Candy's best roles

    "Only The Lonely" was a great romantic comedy. I absolutely love it and John Candy never disappointed. I loved the storyline and all the actors did great jobs. Ally Sheedy was sweet and Maureen O'Hara was great although her character made me mad sometimes. I felt sorry for Danny (Candy) at times because he loved Theresa (Sheedy) so much but yet his mother didn't want him to be with her because of her religion. And his brother didn't like her because she was too plain. I was a little upset when he didn't show up for the wedding and he and Theresa went their separate ways for a while. But the ending was great and I was happy for them. Jim Belushi and Anthony Quinn were great and I really love this movie. But thanks for reading my review. Rest in peace John Candy. We miss you!!! :(
    • SweetTooth4MnMs
    • Apr 9, 2003
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    • Release date
      • May 24, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Irish Gaelic
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Yo, tú y mi mamá
    • Filming locations
      • 212 S Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois, USA(Dianna's restaurant)
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Hughes Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,830,957
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,997,993
      • May 27, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,092,802
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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