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The Jerk

6.919791h 34m12MovieComedy

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…

DirectorCarl Reiner
WritersSteve Martin·Carl Gottlieb
ProducersDavid V. Picker·William E. McEuen

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Carl Reiner

SMSteve Martin
Steve Martin
Navin R. Johnson
BPBernadette Peters
Bernadette Peters
Marie Kimble Johnson
CACatlin Adams
Catlin Adams
Patty Bernstein
MKMabel King
Mabel King
Mother
RWRichard Ward
Richard Ward
Father
CGCarl Gottlieb
Carl Gottlieb
Iron Balls McGinty
DWDick Anthony Williams
Dick Anthony Williams
Taj
BMBill Macy
Bill Macy
Stan Fox
MWM. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Madman
DODick O'Neill
Dick O'Neill
Frosty
MEMaurice Evans
Maurice Evans
Hobart
HCHelena Carroll
Helena Carroll
Hester

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The Jerk — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Jerk?

The Jerk isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Jerk on Netflix?

No, The Jerk is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is The Jerk on Amazon Prime Video?

The Jerk isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Jerk for free?

The Jerk isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is there a sequel to The Jerk?

Yes — The Jerk is followed by The Jerk, Too (1984) in the Jerk Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Jerk?

The Jerk is the first film in the Jerk Collection.

Is The Jerk part of a trilogy?

No — The Jerk is part of the Jerk Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Jerk Collection?

There are 2 films in the Jerk Collection: The Jerk (1979) and The Jerk, Too (1984).