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The Lonely Guy (1984)

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Reviews Counted:17

Fresh:11

Rotten:6

Average Rating:6.0/10

Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: A struggling greeting card writer living in New York is forced to leave his girlfriend after he finds her in bed with another man. In an attempt to alleviate his despair, he writes a book about... [More]

Starring: Steve Martin, Charles Grodin, Judith Ivey, Steve Lawrence

Director: Arthur Hiller

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12/1/09

50%

This is just one of those decent 80s comedies. The ones that have a couple good actors and some... More

Quote by Paul Celano

10/1/09

70%

Watching it years later, it actually seemed like more of a well-imagined indie film than one with... More

Quote by Duncan S.

8/25/09

50%

Quote by Jorden S.

7/31/09

100%

A brilliant movie and yes it was very funny. More

Quote by Benji R.

6/9/09

40%

Quote by Film4o

5/25/09

10%

Quote by Omar Y.

4/26/09

80%

Quote by Ron B.

1/18/09

60%

Quote by thnscm

1/18/09

60%

Quote by ROCK8544

12/23/08

60%

Quote by txrangersfan72

10/1/08

80%

Quote by neilev

9/19/08

70%

Quote by thomasam

7/23/08

50%

Quote by crazymovieguy

7/22/08

70%

The critics don't seem to like this one but I thought it was very funny. Steve Martin certainly... More

Quote by jomo999

7/20/08

80%

Quote by rinnin

12/11/06

60%

Steve Martin is one of my favorite comedians. He is not his best here but is still passable.... More

Quote by Alexdelarge88

12/12/05

40%

What a stupid and unfunny movie. Even Charles Grodin can't save this mess. Judith Ivey is so... More

Quote by jazza923

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