The Jerk
The Jerk is a 1979 American comedy film featuring Steve Martin in his first starring role. Directed by Carl Reiner, the film also stars Bernadette Peters, M. Emmet Walsh, and Jackie Mason.
ReleasedDec 14, 1979
Budget$4M
Box Office$100M
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The Jerk
Peak Buzz Score
#2,994
2.3 Buzz Score · Aug 5 – Sep 3, 2023
1-Year Buzz Score
#3,417
0.5 Buzz Score · 365-day avg
Comedy
#1,297
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Top Cast
By Buzz Score on July 06, 2026
1
Rob Reiner
Truck Driver Picking Up Navin (uncredited)
8.0
2
Steve Martin
Navin R. Johnson
3.4
3
Bernadette Peters
Marie Kimble Johnson
1.7
4
Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner the Celebrity
1.7
5
M. Emmet Walsh
Madman
0.8
6
Lenny Montana
Con Man
0.7
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