Movie

The Jerk

“A rags to riches to rags story.”

★ 6.9(904)19791h 34m

The Jerk is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch The Jerk

🇲🇽 Mexico

Good to know

Director: Carl Reiner
Release date: 1979-12-14
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $100,000,000
Budget: $4,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures
Part of: The Jerk Collection

The Jerk — trailer

About The Jerk

The Jerk is a 1979 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Carl Reiner, starring Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters and Catlin Adams. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 904 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Jerk in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Jerk in Mexico?+

In Mexico, The Jerk is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Jerk on Netflix?+

The Jerk is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Jerk?+

The Jerk has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in The Jerk?+

The Jerk stars Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King and Richard Ward.

When did The Jerk come out?+

The Jerk is a 1979 movie directed by Carl Reiner.

What genre is The Jerk?+

The Jerk is Comedy film.

Who directed The Jerk?+

The Jerk was directed by Carl Reiner.