Movie

The Jerky Boys

“They were just a couple of losers from Queens...until they dialed a wrong number and got the mob!”

★ 4.4(35)19951h 22m

The Jerky Boys is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: James Melkonian
Release date: 1995-02-03
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Caravan Pictures

The Jerky Boys — trailer

About The Jerky Boys

The Jerky Boys is a 1995 movie in the Comedy and Crime genres, directed by James Melkonian, starring John G. Brennan, Kamal Ahmed and Alan Arkin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.4/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Jerky Boys in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When two unemployed telephone pranksters decide to use their vocal "talents" to impersonate a Chicago mob boss and curry favor with organized crime in New York, the trouble begins. It isn't long before Johnny and Kamal (the "Jerky Boys" of crank call fame) are wanted by the local mafia, the police, and their neighbor.

Cast

John G. Brennan

Himself / Frank 'Rubberneck' Rizzo

Kamal Ahmed

Kamal

Alan Arkin

Ernie Lazarro

William Hickey

Don 'Uncle Freddy' Frederico

Vincent Pastore

Tony Scarboni

Alan North

Micky Crump

Suzanne Shepherd

Mrs. B

Ozzy Osbourne

Band Manager

Brad Sullivan

Detective Robert Worzic

James Lorinz

Brett Weir

Brian Tarantina

Geno

Peter Appel

Sonny

Themes & keywords

new york citygangsterprank telephone call

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Jerky Boys in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Jerky Boys is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Jerky Boys on Netflix?+

The Jerky Boys is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Jerky Boys?+

The Jerky Boys has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in The Jerky Boys?+

The Jerky Boys stars John G. Brennan, Kamal Ahmed, Alan Arkin, William Hickey and Vincent Pastore.

When did The Jerky Boys come out?+

The Jerky Boys is a 1995 movie directed by James Melkonian.

What genre is The Jerky Boys?+

The Jerky Boys is Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed The Jerky Boys?+

The Jerky Boys was directed by James Melkonian.