---
title: "Mr. Jealousy"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-jealousy-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 53765
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Mr. Jealousy (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-jealousy-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mr. Jealousy is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Joel Castleberg Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An aspiring writer lets his paranoia take over when dating a woman with a successful novelist ex."

### Why Watch
- explores relationships and paranoia
- features a unique premise about jealousy

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with themes of insecurity and suspicion
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains romantic and comedic themes involving jealousy and insecurity.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romance, quirky

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Noah Baumbach
- **Networks / Studios**: Joel Castleberg Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eric Stoltz** as *Lester Grimm, aka Vince*
- **Annabella Sciorra** as *Ramona Ray*
- **Chris Eigeman** as *Dashiell Frank*
- **Carlos Jacott** as *Vince, aka Leo*
- **Marianne Jean-Baptiste** as *Lucretia*
- **Brian Kerwin** as *Stephen*
- **John Lehr** as *Lint*
- **Peter Bogdanovich** as *Dr. Howard Poke*
- **Vincent Polidoro** as *Young Lester Grimm*
- **Yvette Brooks Grant** as *Paulina*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the movie about?
An aspiring writer named Lester becomes consumed by jealousy while dating Ramona and begins attending therapy sessions with her ex-boyfriend to learn about their past.

### Q: Who are the main characters mentioned?
The main characters are Lester Grimm, Ramona Ray, and Dashiell Frank.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1998.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified under comedy and romance.

### Q: What is the profession of Lester Grimm?
Lester Grimm is an aspiring writer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mr. Jealousy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/53765)

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