Only the Lonely (1991) Trailer

For people of my generation, John Hughes's oeuvre--as writer, director, and/or producer--is widely regarded as classic fare. Superior films like The Breakfast Club and Planes, Trains and Automobiles stand side by side with charming but iffy fare like Uncle Buck and Dutch as comforting, thoughtful entertainment that has withstood the test of time (despite heaping dollops of '80s cheese permeating each film). How did the great romantic comedy Only the Lonely fall through the cracks and drift into obscurity?
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[@kermsroomy]

I'm hoping that somewhere down the road people will finally realize how fine of an actor John Candy was.

[@seanfroelich4528]

You don't think he's been properly recognized? The guy is a legend

[@MrGabeanator]

@@seanfroelich4528 he died too soon

[@danski6694]

John Candy was the man! Anyone who was around in the 80’s knows this!

[@MrGabeanator]

@@danski6694 i'll take your word for ir

[@Autistic_Pixel]

Both John Candy and Chris Farley were very unique comedians who cannot be replaced.

[@peloquin1979]

An extremely underrated movie. It's not so laugh out loud like his other movies but it's gentle, charming and heart warming. A must see!

[@jameshardwick5348]

But in the mean time, "Stripes", and Johnny LaRue. Don't forget "Splash".

[@MrGabeanator]

so i've heard

[@larrysproul9424]

One of my favorite all time movies. Hey I have watched this 50 times at least.

[@MrGabeanator]

@@larrysproul9424 wow

[@sonrize7679]

This movie is exactly what I'm going through 😒😏

[@kgabris3387]

Never have I spoken to anyone whom didn't share good memories when John's name was raised in conversation. The man's legacy is timeless.

[@davidhandley9007]

You know it makes total sense

[@Sandlot1992]

R.I.P. John Candy, Anthony Quinn and Maureen O'Hara

[@nemasis3134]

Wow. I use to be the biggest John Candy fan when I was a kid. I'm literally watching this movie right now for the first time. I'm pretending that he never died and he made a movie just for me. Thanks John !!!! RIP 🥲

[@mycuzzinvinni]

i pretend he is still alive

[@JayKhwaja]

When I see trailers like this, I really wish to God Almighty I could return to my childhood. I miss those that knew how to make you laugh and make viewing worthwhile, especially John Candy, not forgetting Maureen too, you're both missed!

[@che1925]

Said this a long time ago. It’s been almost 10 years since I seen a movie that has been laugh out loud.

[@JayKhwaja]

@@che1925 👍👍👍👍👍👍✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

[@jessekittrell2946]

Yeah and doing it without having to cuss all the time or use dirty jokes non stop.

[@JayKhwaja]

@@jessekittrell2946 Sorry, I didn't understand what you meant by that, please explain?

[@jessekittrell2946]

@@JayKhwaja was saying Candy was able to make u laugh without having to cuss in his jokes or make dirty sense jokes all the time like a lot of comedians have to do (esp the last 20 years).

[@animalyze7120]

Movie was great but received little publicity for such an all star cast, It's sad really that this classic has gotten a bit lost in the mainstream. Give it watch if you have never seen this film, it's worth it!

[@dhart28]

I'm a straight man, but I absolutely love John Candy. He was such a gentle soul. This movie is my favorite. RIP, John...and thanks for blessing us with your talent.

[@RicardoManuelArana]

Let's face it. Deep down, we all love such a gentleman like John Candy on any role like Uncle Buck. But I'm not exactly straight, though I go straight into different directions, lol.

[@christopherstein106]

In this movie, you learn that John Candy do do a more serious acting role and deliver very well. Maureen was very impressed with his acting ability. Rest In Peace.

[@maxhalsted5381]

He proved here he can do dramatic acting. In the same way Adam Sandler proved in Punch Drunk Love, Spanlish and Reign Over Me. It is a shame jw passed away after this.

[@spencerhensley5495]

And proof that Chris Columbus is a good director. Not every single movie he made I liked but he made more than one good one and this along with Candy is his most tragically underrated movie. I think this shows the best sides of both gentlemen’s fine talent as actor and director.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Legends from the older and the then-present generation here. Finally bought the dvd as I didn't buy it new (still in the VHS era in 1991) Highly recommend as this is a great film.

[@DCProductions77]

This trailer does no justice to how great this movie was. Sucks that it was in 1991. Otherwise it would have caught on. It seems like it was before its time. This is by far to me Hughes best movie.

[@TheSilvergold45]

John Candy is LEGEND !!! HE WAS SENSATIONAL !! John had that rare ability to make me people laugh and also he was funny period !!! He is greatly missed..

[@10995]

indeed. and if you watched the film i loved the choice of music in the opening credits that went with the film title. Only the lonely by Roy Orbison.

[@TheSilvergold45]

I loved the choice of music also..

[@jamesleonard3153]

Watching this movie reminds me of the new sitcom of Mike and Molly John Candy is magnificent one of the guys that started all of this

[@GOLVEL]

I've been FOR-SO-LONG looking for "that" movie in which "an actor" uses that "reasons why you can't..." list. I had already kinda given up... but a cartoon review, of all things, brought me here! Internet can be a wonderful place of small wonders :-)

[@LPJack02]

RIP Anthony Quinn (April 21, 1915 - June 3, 2001), aged 86 RIP Maureen O'Hara (August 17, 1920 - October 24, 2015), aged 95 RIP John Candy (October 31, 1950 - March 4, 1994), aged 43 You will be remembered as legends.

[@deltas4114]

What a cast 👏 ❤❤ I still love this movie. RIP, Maureen, Anthony, and John. You were all gone far too soon. 💔

[@JuneLynn]

a great underrated film....John Candy is so missed

[@MrGabeanator]

yes he is

[@Stephanieinct]

I watched this movie the other night and laughed myself silly...so funny and soooo true lol

[@afellowamericanafellowamer5317]

My favorite part of this dark movie is the picnic at Cominski. That park was in a rough part of town but if you acted right you were fine. Always a good idea to tip the attendent in the parking lot before you went in. Your car would be safe. That park was a fortress. So much history, such a distinctive look. If you watch old baseball film or photos you can always tell if it's Cominski. The light coming from those openings look like eyes or something. It was close to the interstate so after the game you could get out quick. Keep your eyes straight ahead and make no comments to the bruthas on the street.

[@Trusteft]

How did I miss this back then? First time I see anything about this movie. Thank you for sharing this trailer.

[@moisepicard3417]

R.I.P. JOHN HUGHES AND JOHN CANDY. 😭😭😭😭😭 YOU GUYS WILL FOREVER BE MISSED.

[@Elite59]

Maureen O'Hara was one of my favorites. John Candy was great as well. If you ever get a chance, watch a couple of Maureen's classics that starred John Wayne: "The Quiet Man" and "Big Jake". Maureen was great in both. There are several youtube clips of these 2 fine films.

[@karengrohs4942]

one of my all-time favorites

[@voxtek]

Just when I thought Id seen all of John Candy's best movies, a co worker mentioned this one to me today, and now I cant wait to watch it!

[@janettamcgee8124]

Maureen O' Hara came out of retirement to play Rose. The role was written with her in mind. She insisted on meeting John Candy before agreeing to sign on. During filming she was assigned to a small trailer. John Candy gave her his much larger one. They we were both on Johnny Carson to promote the movie and you can see their mutual affection. After his death she said that he was one of her favorite leading men. R.I.P. Maureen and John.

[@rodrigofigliolini4963]

Ally Sheedy is phenomenal. Wish there was more blockbusters with her like Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire.

[@jasonmanahan6188]

Short circuit👍

[@gordonowens7794]

First time seeing this trailer, nice surprise seeing Anthony Quinn is also in it, I definitely have to see it.

[@ghfdfhfdndxhcg2312]

This movie is pretty much Home Alone 1/2, it's directed by Chris Columbus and produced by John Hughes, it stars John Candy and Macaulay Culkin, it takes place in Chicago, Julio Macat is the cinematographer, production designer is John Muto and Raja Gosnell is the editor, and to top it all off, it's from 20th Century Fox!

[@sandal_thong8631]

Sounds like you were describing _Uncle Buck_ as I don't think Macaulay was in _Only the Lonely._ Of course I like to say that _The Good Son_ is Home Alone 3: they left him home alone one too many times and he became evil and tried to kill his brother.

[@dirty9er415]

That bar scene with the 3 old drunks...well 2 actually get me all the time! Great movie.

[@Carlitosway2369]

John Candy a legend ladies and gentleman! Gone way too soon! He had so much more to offer to us all! Gone but never ever forgotten! 🙏🏼❤

[@luizh.colecoes5667]

R. I. P. actors John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn, Milo O'Shea, Bert Remsen, Bernie Landis, James Deuter, John Davis Chandler.

[@spencerhensley5495]

The most underrated film of John Candy and Chris Columbus’ career. It may be hard to find but seek it out it’s worth it. Although Amazon Prime looks like they have it so probably not too hard to locate. One of Candy’s best performances, and proof Columbus could do romantic comedy very well. He tried again four years later with Nine Months with Hugh Grant but that was forgettable and didn’t work. This one does.

[@WHOOP1976]

I thought I seen all his movies. Now I gotta find it on DVD

[@wendybatista5615]

I really wanna see this movie again

[@kevincostneritalianfanclub]

I miss John Candy!

[@noobody89]

I can't believe a song from "The Goonies" is in this trailer. Still I enjoyed every film I saw of John Candy. What a great actor and comedian.

[@vosnumber1]

great movie!!! hope it gets released on bluray soon. the dvd is 120 bucks on ebay. WTF? lol

[@misfitdanzig8152]

John candy was the man when he passed I cried ...I was awarked like him looking for that special someone.

[@knightrcer]

I felt the same way for Robin Williams.i heard he passed when I was at a supermarket.i couldn't move.i was frozen in my tracks. Learned so much more about the man after he passed such as how he snuck into Christopher Reeves hospital room in scrubs to cheer him up the week of the horse ridding accident. Chris was his son's godfather and that he and christ went to julliard school together. Chris put a roof over Robin's head and fed him until Robin got his financial aid. Robbin also started a similar campaign to farm aid to raise money for homeless people who needed medication. For a long time I couldn't get over his death know how he went but you can't let how a person ends their life blemish the way they lived theirs. They may have been depressed inside but they made a living making us laugh and even cry in some movies.

[@nathan2497]

One of John Candys best movies👍

[@markpettigrew3482]

I loved this movie.

[@Sammydx1]

Great Chicago movie. Especially old Comiskey Park. Old skid row. Fantastic scenes of Chicago

[@ebonilla03]

RIP Maureen!

[@jamesonhills266]

such a good story this movie is very heart warming he was worried about two things losing his girlfriend and his mom at the same time until he realized he needed to let mom go and spread her wings and him to live his life with someone he loves and live happily ever after and stop worrying so much, and the girl told him he had to let go and he did so wouldn't make the same mistake twice. and Danny finally came to realization that Theresa was the most important👍 not his mom he stopped becoming a burden.

[@brianwalker8147]

to me it showed John Candy can actually act great cast and I really enjoyed this movie!

[@knightrcer]

John was an excellent actor and a fine gentleman @Steve Kerschenbaum. I read on the IMDb that he demanded the actress who played his mother in this movie to be given her own trailer. Until she would, he let her use his. R.I.P. John Candy, Robbin Williams, Maureen O'hara.

[@patrickcuddahee8257]

The dead body they stole and then took it to the bar for a last drink.... Great comedy

[@malibudoris]

This movie is so good !

[@Frankmt215]

Funniest line EVER! 1:25 I love this lady!! hahaha

[@u686st7]

John Candy was seriously underrated as a dramatic actor.

[@dnasty312]

John's wonderful in this film

[@seanfroelich4528]

I came here bcause I'm a White Sox fan, and a John Candy fan. I think I'll watch this

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

A seriously underrated movie.

[@mmalariem1]

He's a "dead" ringer. LOL

[@alexanderpytko5394]

I wonder if the sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" was partly based off this movie. I mean that show has a single cop living with his parents, just like Danny lives with his mother, the mother is overbearing and inconsiderate just like Rose and the father is a retired accountant just like Danny's late father was, while the brother is married and has kids just like Danny's brother. Plus at the end, Danny and Theresa move to NYC where "Everybody Loves Raymond" takes place.

[@Knoar]

1:35 That is soooooo the song from The Goonies.

[@RufiorufioRuFiooO1982xxx]

My Favorite John Candy Movies After Uncle Buck 🙃

[@baloo_2228]

Jesus Mary and Joseph! First off, I feel like the trailers for these types of sweet, isolated romance comedies never do the actual film any justice. This movie was far more superb than what the trailer eludes to. Secondly, John Candy was only 38 in this movie!? Damn, I feel old.

[@peteyblack8890]

Just wondering if Mike and Molly got the idea from this movie

[@farmerbill6855]

Nah, Ally Sheedy ain't fat.

[@leilak1]

Does anyone know why this movie is so hard to get?...Its not available to watch ANYWHERE !!!....And it is considered a very rare move to get on dvd...There are only a handful listed online on ebay and Amazon for a high price....

[@TheDeJureTour]

Speaking of "still alive," guess what? Maureen O'Hara (played the mother in this film) is still alive... at age 92 now - she was born in 1920. Simply amazing. Must have good genes.

[@johnsdao3917]

Such a Canadian treasure 😊

[@jamalselesi182]

R.I.P. Maureen O’Hara John Candy Anthony Quinn and Milo O’Shea

[@Hello-d9h]

Such a lovely movie, just which i could watch the all thing or buy too 😂😂😂😂

[@22VISION]

At 1:09, doesn't this music sound like The Goonies score?

[@MrGabeanator]

+22 VISION chris columbus

[@22VISION]

+MrGabeanator What's your point?

[@MrGabeanator]

+22 VISION he worked on both

[@MrGabeanator]

i'm here for john

[@skylargreenlee01]

Only the Lonely (1991) Director: Chris Columbus Filming Dates: October 1, 1990 - December 21, 1990 Release Date: May 24, 1991 MPAA Rating: PG-13 [Parents Strongly Cautioned] Runtime: 1 hr 44 min (104 min)

[@Godzie1]

The part when John's mother was driven home from the party by that drunk was a big oopsie by whoever filmed this movie. The house was right across the street from that bar it even showed the house when he said I'll drive you home. Back in the 80s I use to pass by that same house near Clark street & after this movie we went there just to stand on the steps. Great movie!

[@chrisanderson7984]

The mom was so funny. She said you have the body of a 7 year old boy lol

[@irishcountryman4866]

love this movie. just watched it. love John Candy

[@fousies]

I can’t believe I’ve never seen this movie

[@TheRiskydude]

I'm related to Maureen O' Hara

[@rojam1tchell]

I got the VHS and it doesnt have the scene with John Candy's character and his mom buried together :(

[@jbarkley4198]

Sometimes they cut scenes from trailers out of the movies

[@headlessspaceman5681]

Ally Sheedy was one of the best of the cast in Breakfast Club but then they didn't want to give her any more roles after that because of her hips, she said. But John Candy's hips weren't a problem I guess.

[@hishamjararwah3125]

Had the song of roy orbison

[@171972lupe]

please upload this movie that I love

[@Domeju]

you can watch it online for free. too bad i cant give you the link. youtube wont let me. just go to google can type in watch only the lonely online free and it'll give you some links to the movie.

[@hannasnyder7544]

can anyone tell me the name of the opera they saw in the movie??!!

[@Miamiflow885]

oct 2019

[@rosemaryfranzese317]

I loved this film, a reworking of Marty

[@AvePalanthe]

❤️

[@MrGabeanator]

the team that did home alone did this wow

[@MrGabeanator]

reccomended

[@reynaolvera7526]

Love this movie

[@MrGabeanator]

awesome

[@MrGabeanator]

well john here I am

[@IgnacioAgramonte]

WHAT'S THE NAME OF THE MUSIC IN THE BALLET?

[@MrGabeanator]

this looks good

[@M1CHAELMARGIELA]

I want this movie so bad but it’s hella expensive

[@BillyReHab3723]

This is a hard one to find. I can't even find it on digital.

[@ABookByAnyOtherName]

I love John Candy. Why did you have to die John, you funny, handsome devil you.

[@MrGabeanator]

is this on disney+

[@MrGabeanator]

first post home alone movie for john candy john hughes and chris columbus

[@magda1enaclark]

Wheres macaulay culkin in this??? Wasnt he IN THIS

[@bunpeishiratori5849]

He's in BRIEFLY as John Candy's brother's son.

[@61505]

yes,Irish genes..

[@Explore531]

why wasnt macaulay culkin showed up he said he was in the movie also

[@bloodrunsclear]

John Candy kept playing cops for some reason

[@rojam1tchell]

@rarobins17 thnks, i did get the idea but still that part is not on the vhs i got :(

[@sinwithsebastian]

McCauley Culkin set an interview he was filming for that movie but he is not in the trailer, is he still in the movie?

[@carl-emilsteenfordsmand1544]

Den må jeg prøve at se om jeg kan finde den på DVD en dag

[@aprilbennett6499]

How is it that the mother was in a horrific car crash and still be alive?? 🥴

[@cameroneagle4370]

short circuit lady , john candy , goonie music , how did i not know about this movie , weird .

[@pierluigimarchesi3568]

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