# The Lonely Guy (1984)

> A newly single Manhattan man turns his loneliness into literary fame while awkwardly pursuing a woman who initially wants nothing to do with him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16303

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Arthur Hiller
- Cast: Steve Martin, Charles Grodin, Judith Ivey, Steve Lawrence, Robyn Douglass, Merv Griffin, Joyce Brothers, Candi Brough
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087635/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: goofy, morose, awkward, lazy weekend, romantic comedy night

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