The Lonely Guy

Larry Hubbard is a shy greeting card writer who discovers his girlfriend is cheating on him. Struggling with loneliness, he attempts to move on with the help of a friend named Warren. After failing to win the affection of a woman named Iris, Larry writes a book about the experiences of single men. The work becomes a massive bestseller, bringing him wealth and fame, which allows him to pursue a romantic relationship with Iris on new terms.

Directed and produced by Arthur Hiller, this romantic comedy is the eleventh of 17 films in his career, following Making Love and preceding Teachers. The movie stars Steve Martin as Larry, alongside Charles Grodin, Judith Ivey, and Steve Lawrence. The production involved a cast of 75 credited actors and a crew of 49.

Released in 1984, the film earned 6 million USD at the worldwide box office. It maintains a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb based on 8,200 votes and a 6.2/10 on TMDB from 157 votes. Film critics provided a slightly lower score of 5.7/10 across 22 reviews.