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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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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Jerk online?
- You can stream The Jerk on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Jerk come out?
- The Jerk was released in 1979.
- What genre is The Jerk?
- The Jerk is a comedy film.
- How long is The Jerk?
- The Jerk runs about 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Who stars in The Jerk?
- The Jerk stars Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, and Mabel King.
- How is The Jerk rated?
- The Jerk currently scores 6.9 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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