Only the Lonely

Only the Lonely

Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.

1991104 min6.1 / 10

A warm, character-driven romantic comedy about a mama's boy learning to choose love over family obligation, grounded in Chicago working-class charm.

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.

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