Only the Lonely

1991
PG-13
1h 44m

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6.4/10

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Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, and John Candy in Only the Lonely (1991)

Theatrical Trailer from 20th Century Fox

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Comedy Romance

A Chicago cop must balance loyalty to his controlling mother and a relationship with a shy funeral home worker.A Chicago cop must balance loyalty to his controlling mother and a relationship with a shy funeral home worker.A Chicago cop must balance loyalty to his controlling mother and a relationship with a shy funeral home worker.

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

13K

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Only the Lonely

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Trivia
The producers of the film did not include a trailer on location for Maureen O'Hara in their budget. John Candy was furious that the producers were showing someone of her stature such disrespect, and he gave her his own trailer. The producers finally caved in, because they couldn't have Candy, the star of the film, without his own trailer.

Goofs
Danny's brother tells him he got Danny's boss to "transfer him to a precinct in Florida." City police departments are self governing -- there is no way anyone in the Chicago police department could transfer anyone to a precinct in another city.

Quotes
Danny: [Danny has just scored a date with Theresa and runs into some funeral attendees] Yeah! Oh... sorry... but I just got lucky in there with a girl.
[funeral attendees look shocked]
Danny: Not in that way... she does everybody in there... not in that way. But she probably did that guy there... I gotta go.

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: John Candy & Maureen O'Hara/Shirley Horn/Jim Valvano (1991)

Soundtracks
Only the Lonely
Written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson
Performed by Roy Orbison
Courtesy of Sony Music Special Products, a division of
Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.

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One of John Candy's best roles

"Only The Lonely" was a great romantic comedy. I absolutely love it and John Candy never disappointed. I loved the storyline and all the actors did great jobs. Ally Sheedy was sweet and Maureen O'Hara was great although her character made me mad sometimes. I felt sorry for Danny (Candy) at times because he loved Theresa (Sheedy) so much but yet his mother didn't want him to be with her because of her religion. And his brother didn't like her because she was too plain. I was a little upset when he didn't show up for the wedding and he and Theresa went their separate ways for a while. But the ending was great and I was happy for them. Jim Belushi and Anthony Quinn were great and I really love this movie. But thanks for reading my review. Rest in peace John Candy. We miss you!!! :(