Mr. Jealousy (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mr. Jealousy is a 1998 romantic comedy directed by Noah Baumbach, starring Eric Stoltz and Annabella Sciorra. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $301,796 worldwide. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Noah Baumbach
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
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What Is Mr. Jealousy About?
The premise of Mr. Jealousy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Aspiring writer Lester Grimm battles deep-seated insecurities stemming from a disastrous first date, leading to a reputation for possessiveness and paranoia. When he encounters Ramona Ray, his anxieties are challenged. Investigating her past, which involves the charismatic novelist Dashiell Frank, forces Lester to confront his own flaws and learn the importance of trust and moving on. It’s a comedic and touching look at love, relationships, and overcoming personal demons.
Mr. Jealousy Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- psychoanalysis
- directed by writer
- stalker
- male male relationship
- substitute teacher
- marriage ceremony
- whistle signal
- kiss
- jealous of ex boyfriend
- reference to autobiographical play
- scene after end credits
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
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- group
- manhattan new york city
- greenwich village manhattan new york city
- slapped in the face
- brooklyn new york city
- fight
- bed
- iowa
- museum
- new york city
- obsession
- group therapy
- art
- infidelity
- psychiatrist
- fistfight
- writer
- deception
- impersonation
- male female relationship
- independent film
Mr. Jealousy Cast
Eric Stoltz leads the cast, with Annabella Sciorra. Directed by Noah Baumbach.
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Director Noah Baumbach
More from Noah Baumbach
More films directed by Noah Baumbach, best-rated first: Marriage Story, Frances Ha, De Palma and The Squid and the Whale.
Mr. Jealousy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mr. Jealousy 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 58% User score
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Mr. Jealousy Plot Summary
What happens in Mr. Jealousy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Aspiring writer Lester Grimm finds himself in a whirlwind romance with Ramona Ray, thanks to an introduction by his friend Vince and Vince’s fiancée Lucretia. The two hit it off instantly, but during their very first date, Ramona mentions her famous ex-boyfriend, the acclaimed writer Dashiell Frank. This revelation stirs a hint of jealousy within Lester.
One fateful day, Lester observes Dashiell wandering down the street and, driven by curiosity, decides to follow him. To his surprise, he discovers that Dashiell attends group therapy sessions. Intrigued, Lester joins the group under the pretense of being Vince, which sets off a series of tumultuous interactions between him and Dashiell. During these therapy sessions, Dashiell confides about his infidelity issues while Lester interjects with surprisingly frank criticism that stuns the group.
Full summary
The whole story of Mr. Jealousy, scene by scene
Mr. Jealousy Box Office
Mr. Jealousy grossed $301,796 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$301.8K
- US & Canada
- $301.8K
Mr. Jealousy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mr. Jealousy.
How Well Do You Know Mr. Jealousy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who introduces Lester to Ramona?
Cars in Mr. Jealousy
19 cars on screen, including the 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier and the 1989 Ford Econoline.
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mr. Wrong, The jealous woman and The Jealous Sea.
Mr. Jealousy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mr. Jealousy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. Jealousy?
Mr. Jealousy runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Mr. Jealousy released?
Mr. Jealousy was released on June 5, 1998.
Who directed Mr. Jealousy?
Mr. Jealousy was directed by Noah Baumbach.
More films by Noah Baumbach Who is in the cast of Mr. Jealousy?
Mr. Jealousy stars Eric Stoltz and Annabella Sciorra.
How much did Mr. Jealousy make at the box office?
Mr. Jealousy grossed $301,796 worldwide.
How is Mr. Jealousy rated?
Mr. Jealousy has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Mr. Jealousy have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. Jealousy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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