The Jerk (1979)
The Jerk is a 1979 comedy movie directed by Carl Reiner, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters and Catlin Adams.
After discovering he's not really black like the rest of his family, likable dimwit Navin Johnson sets off on a hilarious misadventure that takes him from rags to riches and back again. The slaphappy jerk strikes it rich, but life in the fast lane isn't all it's cracked up to be and, in the end, all that really matters to Johnson is his true love.
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What is The Jerk about?
After discovering he's not really black like the rest of his family, likable dimwit Navin Johnson sets off on a hilarious misadventure that takes him from rags to riches and back again. The slaphappy jerk strikes it rich, but life in the fast lane isn't all it's cracked up to be and, in the end, all that really matters to Johnson is his true love.
When was The Jerk released?
The Jerk was released on 14 December 1979.
How long is The Jerk?
The Jerk runs 1h 34m.
Who made The Jerk?
The Jerk was directed by Carl Reiner.
Where can I watch The Jerk?
The Jerk is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Jerk
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Steve Martin as Navin R. Johnson
- Bernadette Peters as Marie Kimble Johnson
- Catlin Adams as Patty Bernstein
- Mabel King as Mother
- Richard Ward as Father
- Carl Gottlieb as Iron Balls McGinty
- Dick Anthony Williams as Taj
- Bill Macy as Stan Fox
- M. Emmet Walsh as Madman
- Dick O'Neill as Frosty
- Maurice Evans as Hobart
- Helena Carroll as Hester