Mr. Jealousy
Synopsis
After his first date at age 15 ended with the girl making out with another man at a party, aspiring writer Lester Grimm has treated all his girlfriends with jealousy and suspicion. While dating Ramona Ray, paranoia gets the best of him when he discovers that her most recent ex is successful novelist Dashiell Frank. Lester begins attending the same group therapy sessions as Dashiell to learn about Ramona's past with him.
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Mr. Jealousy (1997) TRAILER [HD]
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Eric Stoltz
Lester Grimm, aka Vince
Annabella Sciorra
Ramona Ray
Chris Eigeman
Dashiell Frank
Carlos Jacott
Vince, aka Leo
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Lucretia
Brian Kerwin
Stephen
John Lehr
Lint
Peter Bogdanovich
Dr. Howard Poke
Vincent Polidoro
Young Lester Grimm
Yvette Brooks Grant
Paulina
Jose Soto
Club Promoter
Delaine Yates
Ariana
Nico Baumbach
Ex-Boyfriend
Joel Kastelberg
Curt
Dean Wareham
Music Video Director
Leigh Zimmerman
Lois
Patricia Towers
Museum Woman
Helen Hanft
Millie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 5, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$302K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noah Baumbach
- Screenplay & Story
- Noah Baumbach
- Original Score
- Robert Een, Dean Wareham
- Original Title
- Mr. Jealousy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $302K
- Production Studios
- Joel Castleberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noah Baumbach
Noah Baumbach
Robert Een, Dean Wareham
Steven Bernstein
J. Kathleen Gibson
Joel Kastelberg, Eric Stoltz
Department Leadership Roster
Noah Baumbach
Writer
Noah Baumbach
Director
Joel Kastelberg
Producer
Robert Een
Original Music Composer
Dean Wareham
Original Music Composer
Steven Bernstein
Director of Photography
J. Kathleen Gibson
Editor
Anne Stuhler
Production Design
Janie Bryant
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Jealousy
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What is Mr. Jealousy about?
After his first date at age 15 ended with the girl making out with another man at a party, aspiring writer Lester Grimm has treated all his girlfriends with jealousy and suspicion. While dating Ramona Ray, paranoia gets the best of him when he discovers that her most recent ex is successful novelist Dashiell Frank. Lester begins attending the same group therapy sessions as Dashiell to learn about Ramona's past with him.
Who directed Mr. Jealousy?
Mr. Jealousy was directed by Noah Baumbach.
Who stars in Mr. Jealousy?
The principal cast of Mr. Jealousy includes Eric Stoltz, Annabella Sciorra, Chris Eigeman, Carlos Jacott, Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
When was Mr. Jealousy released and how long is it?
Mr. Jealousy was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Mr. Jealousy make at the box office?
Mr. Jealousy grossed $302K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Jealousy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Jealousy was composed by Robert Een, Dean Wareham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Jealousy?
Mr. Jealousy holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).