Only the Lonely
“Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.”
Synopsis
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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Only the Lonely (1991) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-25
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Columbus
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Only the Lonely
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Greek, English, Irish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $25.1M
- Production Studios
- Hughes Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Columbus
Chris Columbus
Maurice Jarre
Julio Macat, Paul Vombrack
Raja Gosnell, Peter Teschner
John Hughes, Hunt Lowry
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Columbus
Director
Mary E. Vogt
Costume Design
John Hughes
Producer
Chris Columbus
Screenplay
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
Raja Gosnell
Editor
John Muto
Production Design
Hunt Lowry
Producer
Peter Teschner
Editor
Freddie Hice
Stunt Coordinator
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Only the Lonely
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely was directed by Chris Columbus.
Who stars in Only the Lonely?
The principal cast of Only the Lonely includes John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, Kevin Dunn, Milo O'Shea.
When was Only the Lonely released and how long is it?
Only the Lonely was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Only the Lonely make at the box office?
Only the Lonely grossed $25.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Only the Lonely?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Only the Lonely was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).