The Jerk
The Jerk (1979) is a comedy, directed by Carl Reiner. It stars Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters. The 94-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What The Jerk Is About
Carl Reiner's 1979 film follows a man who learns late that he was adopted. He sets out to see the world. He becomes rich by accident. The film builds its humour on naivety; the narrative moves in episodes and looks for no logic. Steve Martin both leads and co-wrote the screenplay. The director came from a tradition of comedy. It became a cult film later. Who it's for: those who like absurd comedy. Who it's not for: viewers who will find the opening joke about race uncomfortable today; the film keeps that premise running.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jerk about?
Carl Reiner's 1979 film follows a man who learns late that he was adopted. He sets out to see the world.
Where can I watch The Jerk?
The Jerk is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Jerk?
The Jerk runs for 94 minutes (1h 34m).
When did The Jerk come out?
The Jerk was released in 1979.
Who directed The Jerk?
The Jerk was directed by Carl Reiner.
Who stars in The Jerk?
The Jerk stars Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King.
What is The Jerk's rating?
The Jerk holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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