Plot Summary
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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Director & Crew
Carl Reiner
Director
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Where can I watch The Jerk online?
The Jerk (1979) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of The Jerk?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 944 votes.
Who directed The Jerk?
The Jerk was directed by Carl Reiner and released in 1979.
How long is The Jerk?
The Jerk has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1979-12-14
- Budget
- $4.0M
- Box Office
- $100.0M
- Status
- Released