The Jerk (1979)

Directed by Carl Reiner

⏱ 94 min

Comedy

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⭐ 6.9 · TMDB rating

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TMDB: 6.9/10 (902 votes)

Available on: Amazon Prime Video, TCM, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Frequently asked questions

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?: Available on: Amazon Prime Video, TCM, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
When was The Jerk released?: 1979-12-14

Overview

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.