The Jerk
Saturday, May 9 - Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Sat May 09
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A simpleminded, sheltered country boy (Steve Martin) suddenly decides to leave his family home to experience life in the big city, where his naivete is both his best friend and his worst enemy.
“Funny, vulgar and backhandedly clever, never more so than when it aspires to absolute stupidity.” – Janet Maslin, The New York Times
- Country USA
- Year 1979
- Running Time 94 minutes
- Format DCP
- Distributor Universal
- Director Carl Reiner
- Cast Steve Martin, Jackie Mason, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King
- Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil
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