Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1988, Mr Jolly Lives Next Door is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 52 minutes. “Gratuitous violence, rivers of blood and maximum hilarity, all rolled into one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit-gang and an ax-murderer - Mr. Jolly. Gratuitous violence, rivers of blood and maximum hilarity, all rolled into one.
Who’s in it. Mr Jolly Lives Next Door stars Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall as Dreamy Time Escort, Peter Cook as Mr Jolly and Nicholas Parsons as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Mr Jolly Lives Next Door sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr Jolly Lives Next Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr Jolly Lives Next Door tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr Jolly Lives Next Door change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr Jolly Lives Next Door worth watching?
- Mr Jolly Lives Next Door holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mr Jolly Lives Next Door?
- Mr Jolly Lives Next Door stars Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Peter Cook, Nicholas Parsons and Dawn French.
- When was Mr Jolly Lives Next Door released?
- Mr Jolly Lives Next Door was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.