How long is The Jerk?

The Jerk is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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In the US, as of 2026-11-04: YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Jerk (1979) runs 1 h 34 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.9 from 946 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 34 min — ends 9:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Comedy
Released: December 14, 1979
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 946 votes
Director: Carl Reiner
Starring: Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is The Jerk?: The Jerk is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Jerk rated?: The Jerk is rated R in the US.
Is The Jerk a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Jerk?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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