The Lonely Guy (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Lonely Guy is a 1984 comedy directed by Arthur Hiller, starring Steve Martin, Joyce Brothers and Charles Grodin. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $5.7 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song at the BAFTA 1985. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lonely Guy About?
The premise of The Lonely Guy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A greeting card writer named Larry Hubbard, played by Steve Martin, finds himself struggling to cope with a recent painful breakup. He navigates the challenges of loneliness and finds unexpected friendship with Warren, while also harboring an unrequited affection for Iris. When Larry's deeply personal memoir unexpectedly becomes a bestseller, he must then grapple with the complexities of newfound fame and ultimately discover the true essence of human connection.
The Lonely Guy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- infidelity
- promiscuous woman
- man's best friend
- blood hound
- bound and gagged
- woman bound and gagged
- man bound and gagged
- tied to a chair
- bank robbery
- single
- writer
- greeting card
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- book
- loneliness
- three word title
- cartoon on tv
- electronic music score
- manhattan new york city
- dinner
- female nudity
- wrong number
- wedding
- waiter
- traffic jam
- tollbooth
- telephone number
- taxi
- sweating
- subway
- spray paint
- sneeze
- rooftop
- restaurant
- plant
- park
- orgasm
- new york city
- honeymoon
- graffiti
- gang
- dog
- dating
- cruise
- costume party
- church
- celebrity
- call waiting
- bridge
- breakup
- bicycle
The Lonely Guy Cast
Steve Martin leads the cast, with Joyce Brothers and Charles Grodin. Directed by Arthur Hiller; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Arthur Hiller
Also Starring in The Lonely Guy
· 6 moreMore from Arthur Hiller
More films directed by Arthur Hiller, best-rated first: The Hospital, The Out of Towners, The In-Laws and The Americanization of Emily.
The Lonely Guy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Lonely Guy 45 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 5.6
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The Lonely Guy Plot Summary
What happens in The Lonely Guy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Larry Hubbard (portrayed by Steve Martin), a once-reclusive greeting card writer, navigates the emotional turbulence following a sudden breakup with his girlfriend Danielle, he embarks on an unforeseen journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he encounters Warren, another “lonely guy” wrestling with profound existential dilemmas and pondering an escape from his own reality.
Full summary
The whole story of The Lonely Guy, scene by scene
The Lonely Guy Box Office
The Lonely Guy grossed $5.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.7M
- US & Canada
- $5.7M
The Lonely Guy Awards & Nominations
The Lonely Guy earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song at the BAFTA 1985.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song
The Lonely Guy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Lonely Guy.
How Well Do You Know The Lonely Guy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Larry Hubbard have?
Cars in The Lonely Guy
6 cars on screen, including the 1979 Alfa Romeo Sport Sedan and the 1977 Fiat 128.
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1973 Ford F-Series Background role
The Lonely Guy Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Hombre solitario” and “Anime gemelle”.
- Also known as
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- Hombre solitario
- Anime gemelle
- Ein Single kommt selten allein
- Lapátra tett férjek
- בודד בניו יורק
- Un tipo solitario
- Rapaz Solitário
- Одинокий парень
- Самотній хлопець
- Manhattan Solo
- 单身传奇
- Toivoton tapaus
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- Průvodce osamělého muže
- 외로운 사내
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The Lonely Guy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Lonely Guy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lonely Guy?
The Lonely Guy runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Lonely Guy released?
The Lonely Guy was released on January 27, 1984.
Who directed The Lonely Guy?
The Lonely Guy was directed by Arthur Hiller.
More films by Arthur Hiller Who is in the cast of The Lonely Guy?
The Lonely Guy stars Steve Martin, Joyce Brothers and Charles Grodin, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Lonely Guy make at the box office?
The Lonely Guy grossed $5.7 million worldwide.
How is The Lonely Guy rated?
The Lonely Guy has 45 on Metacritic.
Was The Lonely Guy nominated for any awards?
The Lonely Guy received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Lonely Guy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lonely Guy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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