Only the Lonely

1991 · directed by Chris Columbus

Rating

61/100

Hit

no

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.

Only the Lonely (1991), directed by Chris Columbus, rates 61/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• John Candy
• Maureen O'Hara
• Ally Sheedy
• Kevin Dunn
• Milo O'Shea
• Bert Remsen
• Anthony Quinn
• Jim Belushi
• Joe Greco
• Marvin J. McIntyre

Crew

• Julio Macat — Director of Photography
• Peter Teschner — Editor
• Raja Gosnell — Editor
• Maurice Jarre — Original Music Composer
• Chris Columbus — Screenplay

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1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) — 76/100
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) — 75/100
3. Home Alone (1990) — 72/100
4. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) — 68/100
5. The Thursday Murder Club (2025) — 67/100
6. Adventures in Babysitting (1987) — 65/100

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