Only the Lonely

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Only the Lonely is available on streaming right now. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 193 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. John Candy's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Only the Lonely earns its spot. The jokes in Only the Lonely land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. 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. The chemistry John Candy and Maureen O'Hara bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Only the Lonely came out in 1991. The timing in Only the Lonely is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Only the Lonely is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. John Candy anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Only the Lonely was released in 1991, directed by Chris Columbus. The full 104-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.