How long is Only the Lonely?

Only the Lonely is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Only the Lonely rated?

Only the Lonely is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Only the Lonely?

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Only the Lonely (1991) runs 1 h 44 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.2 from 206 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 44 min — ends 9:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: May 24, 1991
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 206 votes
Director: Chris Columbus
Starring: John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, Kevin Dunn
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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How long is Only the Lonely?: Only the Lonely is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Only the Lonely rated?: Only the Lonely is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Only the Lonely a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Only the Lonely?: As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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