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The Lonely Guy

1984Movie1 h 30 minR

ComedyRomance
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic456.2Rotten Tomatoes50%47%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic456.2Rotten Tomatoes50%47%

Summary

A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with another man.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Arthur Hiller
Written by
Bruce Jay Friedman, Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger
Produced by
Arthur Hiller
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 27, 1984 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
January 27, 1984
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Black Comedy, Butt-Monkey, The Cameo +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lonely Guy?"

Questions about The Lonely Guy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lonely Guy?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Lonely Guy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Lonely Guy worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (48).

Will The Lonely Guy make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Lonely Guy good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.