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The Jerk

“A rags to riches to rags story.”

6.919791h 34mComedy
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The Jerk is a 1979 comedy film, running 1h 34m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.

12 age rating1h 34mComedy

Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1979-12-14
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Comedy
Director
Carl Reiner
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 · 946 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Steve MartinNavin R. Johnson
Bernadette PetersMarie Kimble Johnson
Catlin AdamsPatty Bernstein
Mabel KingMother
Richard WardFather
Carl GottliebIron Balls McGinty
Dick Anthony WilliamsTaj
Bill MacyStan Fox
M. Emmet WalshMadman
Dick O'NeillFrosty
Maurice EvansHobart
Helena CarrollHester
Ren WoodsElvira
Pepe SernaPunk #1

Questions about The Jerk

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Where can I watch The Jerk in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Jerk is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Jerk suitable for children?

The Jerk is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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…

How long is The Jerk?

The Jerk runs for 1h 34m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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