Only the Lonely (1991) John Candy Romantic Comedy Drama VHSSB

The VHS Strikes Back by Whatever Entertainment

May 27, 202600:55:33TV & Film

Chosen by Justin, Only the Lonely arrived in 1991 as a gentler, more bittersweet John Candy vehicle than the broad comedy many audiences might have expected. Written and directed by Chris Columbus and produced by John Hu...

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