The Jerk

Movie / Show Details

Steve Martin stars in this 1979 comedy as Navin Johnson, a naive man who learns he was adopted and sets out on a wild journey through life. His misadventures include falling for a motorcycle racer, dodging a dangerous killer, and striking it rich by inventing an eyeglass attachment called the Opti-grab. Directed by Carl Reiner and written by Martin alongside Carl Gottlieb and Michael Elias, the film follows Navin’s chaotic path from poverty to wealth and back again, showcasing Martin’s talents as a rising comic performer. The cast includes Bernadette Peters, Bill Macy, and Dick Anthony Williams.

This is a single-disc DVD release from Universal Pictures with a runtime of 94 minutes and an R rating. Bonus features include instructions for playing “Tonight You Belong to Me,” the lost filmstrips of Father Carlos Las Vegas de Cordova, theatrical trailer, and production notes. Own this comedy gem on physical media at a fraction of retail cost.