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Only the Lonely

6.219911h 44m12MovieComedyRomance

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…

DirectorChris Columbus
WriterChris Columbus
ProducersJohn Hughes·Hunt Lowry

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 3 other countries

Only the Lonely isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Switzerland. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Chris Columbus

JCJohn Candy
John Candy
Danny Muldoon
MOMaureen O'Hara
Maureen O'Hara
Rose Muldoon
ASAlly Sheedy
Ally Sheedy
Theresa Luna
KDKevin Dunn
Kevin Dunn
Patrick Muldoon
MOMilo O'Shea
Milo O'Shea
Doyle
BRBert Remsen
Bert Remsen
Spats
AQAnthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn
Nick Acropolis
JBJim Belushi
Jim Belushi
Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)
JGJoe Greco
Joe Greco
Johnny Luna
MM
Marvin J. McIntyre
Father Strapovic
MCMacaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin
Billy Maldoon
KCKieran Culkin
Kieran Culkin
Patrick Muldoon Jr.

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Only the Lonely — streaming FAQ

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Is Only the Lonely on Netflix?

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