The Jerk
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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Top Cast
Steve Martin
Navin R. Johnson
Bernadette Peters
Marie Kimble Johnson
Catlin Adams
Patty Bernstein
Mabel King
Mother
Richard Ward
Father
Carl Gottlieb
Iron Balls McGinty
Dick Anthony Williams
Taj
Bill Macy
Stan Fox
M. Emmet Walsh
Madman
Dick O'Neill
Frosty
Maurice Evans
Hobart
Helena Carroll
Hester
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I watch The Jerk?
- The Jerk (1979) is available to stream on YouTube TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is The Jerk available to rent or buy?
- You can rent The Jerk from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's available to buy from Barnes & Noble, Amazon DVD / Blu-ray, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
- When was The Jerk released?
- The Jerk was released in 1979. It has a runtime of 94 minutes.
- What kind of film is The Jerk?
- The Jerk is a comedy 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 a…
- Who stars in The Jerk?
- The Jerk stars Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams and Mabel King.