Movie
Only the Lonely
Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Only the Lonely opened in theaters May 24, 1991. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Cast
John CandyDanny Muldoon
Maureen O'HaraRose Muldoon
Ally SheedyTheresa Luna
Kevin DunnPatrick Muldoon
Milo O'SheaDoyle
Bert RemsenSpats
Anthony QuinnNick Acropolis
Jim BelushiSalvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)Credits
- Directed by
- Chris Columbus
- Written by
- Chris Columbus
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $25.1M
Production
Hughes EntertainmentUnited States
20th Century FoxUnited States