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Only the Lonely

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

1991 · PG-13 · 1h 44m

Directed by Chris Columbus

6.2

TMDB audience score
206 votes, out of 10

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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 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