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The Jerk 1979

“A rags to riches to rags story.”

★ 6.9/10 R Comedy Released
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What is The Jerk?

The Jerk is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy.

Type
Film
Year
1979
Status
Released
Runtime
94 minutes
Release date
Dec 14, 1979
Studios
Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society
Genres
Comedy
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.6/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy

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The Jerk is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A likable dimwit named Navin Johnson sets off on a hilarious misadventure from rags to riches.”

Reasons to watch
  • follows a rags to riches to rags story
  • features a likable lead character
Keep in mind
  • life in the fast lane is not all it is cracked up to be

Watch it if you enjoy comedy films about a character going from rags to riches and back again.

This is a comedy film with slaphappy moments.

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When was The Jerk released?

The film was released on 12/14/1979 in the US.

What genre is the film?

The Jerk is classified as a comedy.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

What is the main character's name?

The main character is Navin Johnson.

What is the general plot of the film?

It follows a likable dimwit who discovers he is not really black like the rest of his family and goes on a misadventure from rags to riches and back again.

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