Neurotic writer Lester Grimm becomes obsessed with his girlfriend Ramona Ray’s ex-lover, novelist Vince. He infiltrates Vince’s therapy group under a fake identity, sparking a chain reaction of comedic chaos and self-sabotage.
Original Title: Mr. Jealousy (1997)
⭐️ STARRING
Eric Stoltz (Lester Grimm)
Annabella Sciorra (Ramona Ray)
Chris Eigeman (Vince)
Carlos Jacott (Dashiell Frank)
Brian Kerwin (Dr. Howard Popper)
Marianne Hagan (Irene)
Peter Bogdanovich (Himself)
Bridget Fonda (Herself)
🎬 CREW CREDITS
Written & Directed by Noah Baumbach (Kicking and Screaming, Frances Ha)
Cinematography by Steven Bernstein (Monster, Like Water for Chocolate)
Production Design by Dan Ouellette (Highball, The Baxter)
🎯 WHY WATCH?
A cult dissection of romantic paranoia that’ll make you laugh at your own insecurities!
Therapy sessions turn into comedy goldmines! 💬
Early Baumbach wit before his Oscar-nominated hits! ✍️
Cameo treasure hunt: spot 90s indie icons! 🔍
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• Romantic Comedy • Indie Film • Psychological Wit • 90s Time Capsule
