Movie
Where to Watch The Jerk (1979) in the US
- 1979
- R
- 1h 34m
- 7.1IMDb
- 82%Rotten Tomatoes
- 61Metascore
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What it's about
Navin is an idiot. He grew up in Mississippi as the adopted son of a black family, but on his 18th birthday he feels he wants to discover the rest of the world and sets out for St. Louis. There everyone exploits his naivete, until a simple invention brings him a fortune.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Carl Reiner
- Writer
- Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb, Michael Elias
- Starring
- Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams
Details
- Release date
- Dec 14, 1979
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $73,691,419
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total
Where to Watch The Jerk (1979) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Jerk in the United States?
- The Jerk is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on YouTube TV (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Jerk or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on YouTube TV (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Jerk for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Jerk in the United States.
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