The Jerk 1979
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SplatAfter 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Navin R. Johnson
as Marie Kimble Johnson
as Patty Bernstein
as Mother
as Father
as Iron Balls McGinty
as Taj
as Stan Fox
as Madman
as Frosty
Director:
Writer:
Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb, Michael Elias
Stars:
Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King, Richard Ward, Carl Gottlieb, Dick Anthony Williams, Bill Macy, M. Emmet Walsh, Dick O'Neill,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1979 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
94 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Jerk
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Navin R. Johnson
as Marie Kimble Johnson
as Patty Bernstein
as Mother
as Father
as Iron Balls McGinty
as Taj
as Stan Fox
as Madman
as Frosty
as Hobart
as Hester
as Elvira
as Punk #1
as Blues Singer
as Blues Singer
as Harry Hartounian
as Lenore Hartounian
as Con Man
as Carl Reiner the Celebrity
as Circus Hand (uncredited)
as Carnival Worker (uncredited)
as Truck Driver Picking Up Navin (uncredited)
as Guy with Cracked Airplane Seats (uncredited)
as Con Man
as Judge M.A. Loring
as Bank Manager
as Father De Cordoba
as Con Man
as Announcer
as Grandma Johnson
as Cleotis Johnson
as Satch Johnson
as Pierre Johnson
as Leroy Johnson (as Niles Harris)
as Lisa Johnson
as Fireman
as Punk
as Bride
as Father of the Bride
as Carnival Rube
as Tourist
as Irving
as Farm Boy
as Billy
as Tillie
as Voodoo Dancer
as French Waiter
as Con Man
as Man in Garden
as Disco Party
as Disco Party
as Disco Party
as Disco Party
as Bailiff (uncredited)
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