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The Jerk

1979 · 94 min · Director: Carl Reiner

The Jerk (1979) is a comedy drama, directed by Carl Reiner. It stars Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters. The 94-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What The Jerk Is 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.

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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.

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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