Only the Lonely (1991)

  • PG-13
  • 05/24/1991 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance
  • 1h 44m

Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.

Overview

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.

Chris Columbus

Director, Screenplay

Cast

John Candy's headshot

John Candy

Danny Muldoon
Maureen O'Hara's headshot

Maureen O'Hara

Rose Muldoon
Ally Sheedy's headshot

Ally Sheedy

Theresa Luna
Kevin Dunn's headshot

Kevin Dunn

Patrick Muldoon
Milo O’Shea's headshot

Milo O’Shea

Doyle
Bert Remsen's headshot

Bert Remsen

Spats
Anthony Quinn's headshot

Anthony Quinn

Nick Acropolis
Jim Belushi's headshot

Jim Belushi

Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)

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