The Lonely Guy
“Meet Larry Hubbard …lonely guy”
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.
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Where is The Lonely Guy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About The Lonely Guy
The Lonely Guy is a 1984 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Arthur Hiller. The cast is led by Steve Martin, Charles Grodin, Judith Ivey. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Lonely Guy was produced by Universal Pictures and Aspen Film Society and made in United States of America. It was released on January 27, 1984, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Writers
- Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels
- Release date
- January 27, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society
The Lonely Guy cast & crew
The Lonely Guy was directed by Arthur Hiller and written by Ed. Weinberger and Stan Daniels.
The cast features Steve Martin as Larry, Charles Grodin as Warren, Judith Ivey as Iris, Steve Lawrence as Jack, Robyn Douglass as Danielle, and Merv Griffin as Himself.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Victor J. Kemper, and it was produced by Arthur Hiller and William E. McEuen.
Is The Lonely Guy worth watching?
The Lonely Guy holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 154 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Lonely Guy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Lonely Guy
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Cast of The Lonely Guy
Steve Martin
Larry
Charles Grodin
Warren
Judith Ivey
Iris
Steve Lawrence
Jack
Robyn Douglass
Danielle
Merv Griffin
Himself
Joyce Brothers
Herself
Candi Brough
Schneider Twin
Randi Brough
Schneider Twin
Julie Payne
Rental Agent
Madison Arnold
Lonely Cop
Roger Robinson
Greeting Card Supervisor
The Lonely Guy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Lonely Guy in United States?
The Lonely Guy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Lonely Guy in?
The Lonely Guy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Lonely Guy?
The Lonely Guy runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is The Lonely Guy rated?
The Lonely Guy is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 154 ratings.
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