The Jerk
“A rags to riches to rags story.”
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.
Where to watch The Jerk in India
Can I watch The Jerk in India? The Jerk isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Amazon VideoClick a service to open The Jerk there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is The Jerk streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United States | YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Jerk
The Jerk is a 1979 English-language comedy film directed by Carl Reiner. The cast is led by Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 900 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
The Jerk was produced by Universal Pictures and Aspen Film Society and made in United States of America. It was released on December 14, 1979, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $100 million worldwide.
- Director
- Carl Reiner
- Writers
- Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb, Michael Elias
- Release date
- December 14, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $100 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society
The Jerk cast & crew
The Jerk was directed by Carl Reiner and written by Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb, and Michael Elias.
The cast features Steve Martin as Navin R. Johnson, Bernadette Peters as Marie Kimble Johnson, Catlin Adams as Patty Bernstein, Mabel King as Mother, Richard Ward as Father, and Carl Gottlieb as Iron Balls McGinty.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jack Elliott, cinematography is by Victor J. Kemper, and it was produced by David V. Picker and William E. McEuen.
Is The Jerk worth watching?
The Jerk holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 947 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Jerk is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Jerk
The Jerk isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Jerk
Steve Martin
Navin R. Johnson
Bernadette Peters
Marie Kimble Johnson
Catlin Adams
Patty Bernstein
Mabel King
Mother
Richard Ward
Father
Carl Gottlieb
Iron Balls McGinty
Dick Anthony Williams
Taj
Bill Macy
Stan Fox
M. Emmet Walsh
Madman
Dick O'Neill
Frosty
Maurice Evans
Hobart
Helena Carroll
Hester
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The Jerk — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Jerk in India?
The Jerk is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch The Jerk in the US?
In the US, The Jerk is streaming on YouTube TV, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Jerk in the UK?
The Jerk isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸What language is The Jerk in?
The Jerk is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Jerk?
The Jerk runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is The Jerk rated?
The Jerk is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 947 ratings.
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