The Lonely Guy (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1984, The Lonely Guy is a comedy and romance film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 90 minutes. “Meet Larry Hubbard …lonely guy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Lonely Guy stars Steve Martin as Larry, Charles Grodin as Warren, Merv Griffin as Himself and Judith Ivey as Iris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Lonely Guy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lonely Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lonely Guy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lonely Guy (1984)?
- In US, The Lonely Guy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lonely Guy worth watching?
- The Lonely Guy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lonely Guy?
- The Lonely Guy stars Steve Martin, Charles Grodin, Merv Griffin, Judith Ivey and Steve Lawrence.
- When was The Lonely Guy released?
- The Lonely Guy was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.