Only the Lonely (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Only the Lonely is a 1991 romantic comedy directed by Chris Columbus, starring Maureen O'Hara, Kevin Dunn and Anthony Quinn. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $25.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Only the Lonely About?
The premise of Only the Lonely without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A devoted but overprotective mother, Rose, finds her relationship with her grown son, Danny, challenged when he falls for Theresa. Rose's insecurities lead her to employ increasingly manipulative tactics to keep the couple apart, creating confusion and conflict. Danny finds himself torn between his feelings for Theresa and the advice of his eccentric friends, navigating a humorous and heartfelt journey of love and family.
Only the Lonely Cast
Maureen O'Hara leads the cast, with Kevin Dunn and Anthony Quinn. Directed by Chris Columbus; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Chris Columbus
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Only the Lonely Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Only the Lonely 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 65% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 60% User score
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Only the Lonely Plot Summary
What happens in Only the Lonely from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As a 38-year-old bachelor grappling with the overbearing presence of his mother, Rose (portrayed by Maureen O’Hara), Chicago police officer Danny Muldoon remains tethered to familial obligations following his father’s untimely death. His brother Patrick (played by Kevin Dunn) has long urged him to escape these burdens and embrace a fresh start in Florida, while Rose continuously harbors morbid thoughts of her own mortality, fearing for Danny’s absence.
Full summary
The whole story of Only the Lonely, scene by scene
Only the Lonely Box Office
Only the Lonely grossed $25.1 million worldwide. $21.8 million came from the US and Canada and $3.3 million (13%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$25.1M
- US & Canada
- $21.8M
- International
- $3.3M
Only the Lonely Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Only the Lonely.
How Well Do You Know Only the Lonely?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Danny Muldoon's occupation?
Cars in Only the Lonely
13 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet Impala and the 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham.
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1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Minor role -
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1983 Ford Econoline Minor role
Only the Lonely Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Eu” and “Tu e a Mamã”.
- Also known as
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- Eu
- Tu e a Mamã
- Yo, tú y mamá
- Mama, ich und wir zwei
- Cara mamma, mi sposo
- Mama pici fia
- Ta mère ou moi
- Поймет лишь одинокий
- Само самотните
- Tylko Samotni
- Mamãe Não Quer Que Eu Case
- Sám a sám
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- Ma blonde, ma mère et moi
- 온리 더 론리
- Зрозуміє тільки самотній
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Only the Lonely FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Only the Lonely, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Only the Lonely released?
Only the Lonely was released on May 24, 1991.
Who directed Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely was directed by Chris Columbus.
More films by Chris Columbus Who is in the cast of Only the Lonely?
Only the Lonely stars Maureen O'Hara, Kevin Dunn and Anthony Quinn, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Only the Lonely make at the box office?
Only the Lonely grossed $25.1 million worldwide ($21.8 million domestic, $3.3 million international).
How is Only the Lonely rated?
Only the Lonely has 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Only the Lonely have a post-credit scene?
No. Only the Lonely has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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