

Jolly Life
2009, Turkish. Directed by Yılmaz Erdoğan.
Burdened by troubles and caught between cultures, Riza takes a job as a mall Santa and finds that real life may not be so different from make believe.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Turkish
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 27 November 2009
- Original title
- Neşeli Hayat
- Country
- Turkey
- Written by
- Yılmaz Erdoğan
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Jolly Life: quick answers
Is Jolly Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Jolly Life?
Jolly Life runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Jolly Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Jolly Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Jolly Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Jolly Life yet.
Which OTT platform is Jolly Life on?
Jolly Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jolly Life?
If you liked Jolly Life, try Almost Friends, Lady Windermere's Fan, Nightingale.
Who directed Jolly Life?
Jolly Life (2009) was directed by Yılmaz Erdoğan and stars Yılmaz Erdoğan, Ersin Korkut, Büşra Pekin.