The Jerk

A rags to riches to rags story.

19791h 34m6.9(934 votes)

Comedy

Synopsis

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…

The Jerk (1979) is a comedy film directed by Carl Reiner. It stars Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, and Catlin Adams. The film runs for 1 hour 34 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 934 votes.

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Director

Carl Reiner

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jerk

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Who stars in The Jerk?

The Jerk stars Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, and Mabel King, and was directed by Carl Reiner.

How long is The Jerk?

The Jerk has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes.

When did The Jerk come out?

The Jerk was released in 1979.

What genre is The Jerk?

The Jerk is a comedy film.

Is The Jerk worth watching?

The Jerk holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.