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Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988): Cast & Plot

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988) movie poster

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door is a 1988 comedy horror film directed by Stephen Frears, starring Peter Cook as Mr Jolly, Gary Martin and Thomas Wheatley. It runs 52 minutes.

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Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
52 min
Director
Stephen Frears
Genres
Comedy , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Mr Jolly Lives Next Door About?

The premise of Mr Jolly Lives Next Door without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A bored pair of escorts inadvertently get tangled with a ruthless hit gang and the deranged ax‑murderer Mr. Jolly, leading to a night of over‑the‑top bloodshed, gruesome slashings, and twisted comedy. The film blends graphic violence with relentless humor, delivering nonstop gore and hilarity.

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • morgue
  • alcoholic
  • duo
  • britain
  • tourist
  • office
  • blood
  • escort
  • murder
  • dark comedy
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Cast & crew

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door Cast & Characters

Peter Cook leads the cast as Mr Jolly, with Gary Martin as Tom Jones and Thomas Wheatley as Heimi Henderson. Directed by Stephen Frears; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

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From the director

More from Stephen Frears

More films directed by Stephen Frears, best-rated first: The Queen, Victoria and Abdul, The Snapper and Philomena.

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Plot

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door Plot Summary

What happens in Mr Jolly Lives Next Door from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Two nameless, booze-obsessed proprietors run Dreamytime Escorts, an offbeat agency that mostly ends up entangling unsuspecting foreigners in nights of heavy drinking at their own expense. One is devious, low-minded, calculating and stupid, while the other is merely very stupid, and together they stumble from one sloppy scheme to the next. Their homegrown operation is less about legitimate escort work and more about hijacking calls and forcing people into inebriated escapades, all fueled by a shared obsession with alcohol. When their doorstep routine collides with danger, the pair become entangled with a menacing neighbor and notorious criminal players who inhabit a darker, more chaotic side of their city.

Full summary

The whole story of Mr Jolly Lives Next Door, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mr Jolly Lives Next Door?

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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Which actor portrays the psychopathic neighbour, Mr. Jolly?

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FAQ

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mr Jolly Lives Next Door, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mr Jolly Lives Next Door?

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door runs 52 minutes.

When was Mr Jolly Lives Next Door released?

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door was released on March 5, 1988.

Who directed Mr Jolly Lives Next Door?

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door was directed by Stephen Frears.

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Who is in the cast of Mr Jolly Lives Next Door?

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door stars Peter Cook as Mr Jolly, Gary Martin as Tom Jones and Thomas Wheatley as Heimi Henderson, among 15 credited actors.

Does Mr Jolly Lives Next Door have a post-credit scene?

No. Mr Jolly Lives Next Door has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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