The Jerk A Collection by Universal Studios

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Released: 1979-12-14
The Jerk

The Jerk is a 1979 American comedy film. Directed by Carl Reiner, the film was written by Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb and Michael Elias. This was Steve Martin's first starring role in a feature film. The film also features Bernadette Peters, M. Emmet Walsh and Jackie Mason. The film begins with Navin R. Johnson (Steve Martin), a homeless bum, directly addressing the camera and telling his story. He is the adopted white son of African American...

Things Are Going to Start Happening to Me Now

Things Are Going to Start Happening to Me Now

00:12

Navin walks back and forth excitedly with the phone book. He stops and looks ...

Hey! He's Not Carnival Personnel!

Hey! He's Not Carnival Personnel!

00:02

Madman stops chasing Navin at the gate because the sign reads 'Carnival Perso...

He Hates These Cans! Stay Away From The Cans!

He Hates These Cans! Stay Away From The Cans!

00:05

Navin has yet to figure out that Madman the sniper is shooting at him.

I Was So Glad to Be Going Home

I Was So Glad to Be Going Home

00:17

As Navin narrates we see the old small shanty replaced by a new big shanty.

Somebody Open a Window! Open All The Windows!

Somebody Open a Window! Open All The Windows!

00:05

Navin climbs into the back of the station wagon and the family heads for home.

Dirt Doesn't Bother Me, But the Smell Does.

Dirt Doesn't Bother Me, But the Smell Does.

00:09

Navin hands Marie a thermos. She steps up to him then stops, backs up and hol...

Turns Out Dad's a Financial Genius

Turns Out Dad's a Financial Genius

00:14

Mother tells Navin he's going to come back home and live with them. Navin can...

Hey! Any of You Bums Ever Heard of Navin R Johnson?

Hey! Any of You Bums Ever Heard of Navin R Johnson?

00:47

We return to the side of the theater where the movie begain. A voice calls ou...

I Don't Need One Other Thing. Except My Dog.

I Don't Need One Other Thing. Except My Dog.

00:09

As Navin walks away from the house with his pants down around his ankles and ...

That's All I Need

That's All I Need

00:16

Marie sits on the floor crying while Navin drunk, exits with an arm full of s...

What Do You Think I Am, Some Kind Of Jerk Or Something?

What Do You Think I Am, Some Kind Of Jerk Or Something?

00:07

Marie sits on the floor crying while Navin drunk, prepares to leave. He gets ...

And This Lamp

And This Lamp

00:33

Marie sits on the floor crying while Navin drunk, prepares to leave...

The Ashtray the Paddle Game and the Remote Control. That's All I Need.

The Ashtray the Paddle Game and the Remote Control. That's All I Need.

00:14

Marie sits on the floor crying while Navin drunk, prepares to leave...

The Ashtray And The Paddle Game And That's All I Need

The Ashtray And The Paddle Game And That's All I Need

00:23

Marie sits on the floor crying while Navin, drunk, prepares to leave...

I Don't Need Anything!

I Don't Need Anything!

00:09

Marie sits on the floor crying while Navin's drunk. She prepares to leave.

Well Go. The Sooner You're Out of My Life...

Well Go. The Sooner You're Out of My Life...

00:11

Navin tells Marie that there are plenty of places he can go where people beli...

I'm Gonna Bounce Back, and When I Do

I'm Gonna Bounce Back, and When I Do

00:13

Navin's drunk and Marie is distraught because of the way Navin's changed.

Why Are You Crying? And Why Are You Wearing That Old Dress?

Why Are You Crying? And Why Are You Wearing That Old Dress?

00:12

Having lost the class action suit Navin writes checks to the recipients. Mari...

I Don't Care About Losing All the Money

I Don't Care About Losing All the Money

00:07

After the news show airs, everyone exits Navin's disco. Marie sits on the flo...

Let Me Show You a Clip From My Latest Fiilm

Let Me Show You a Clip From My Latest Fiilm

00:25

Reiner shows a clip of a car going over an embankment, tumbling down a hill a...

First They Didn't Have The Bamboo Umbrellas for the Wine, Now Snails on the Food.

First They Didn't Have The Bamboo Umbrellas for the Wine, Now Snails on the Food.

00:05

Dining in an upscale restaurant Navin gets upset when they serve escargot.

He Doesn't Realize He's Dealing With Sophisticated People Here

He Doesn't Realize He's Dealing With Sophisticated People Here

00:03

Dining in an upscale restaurant Navin tells the waiter not to bring any more ...

How Could You Know That Was Iron Balls McGinty?

How Could You Know That Was Iron Balls McGinty?

00:05

Dining in an upscale restaurant Navin tells Marie about how his fight ended w...

Sir, You Are Talking to A Nigger!

Sir, You Are Talking to A Nigger!

00:04

Navin walks the grounds with some mob types talking about investing in proper...

We'll Keep the Eggplants Out

We'll Keep the Eggplants Out

00:25

Navin walks the grounds with some mob types talking about investing in property.

Good Lord, I've Heard About This Cat Juggling.

Good Lord, I've Heard About This Cat Juggling.

00:36

Navin watches an 8mm film as three cats are juggled.

There Are Some Charity People Here to See You Sir

There Are Some Charity People Here to See You Sir

00:14

Hobart stops on his way out of Navin's office.

Geez! This Shit Really Worked

Geez! This Shit Really Worked

00:03

Navin puts Mask O Derm on his face and takes a seat in Marie's chair. She pee...

I Will Need Two Pieces of Identification

I Will Need Two Pieces of Identification

00:18

Navin thinks he has a check for two hundred fifty dollars, it's actually for ...

I'm Not Gonna Shoot Ya!

I'm Not Gonna Shoot Ya!

00:12

Madman finally catches up to Navin and hands him an envelope and a receipt to...

What's Him Doing Here? Shithead! Shithead!

What's Him Doing Here? Shithead! Shithead!

00:09

Navin looks out the window and sees Madman coming. When he tells Shithead to ...

The Hospital Gives Out Free Orange Juice and Cookies

The Hospital Gives Out Free Orange Juice and Cookies

00:16

Mother reads Navin's letter aloud while the rest of the family listens in hor...

You'd Love Her, Mom. She Looks Just Like You, Except She's White and Blonde.

You'd Love Her, Mom. She Looks Just Like You, Except She's White and Blonde.

00:06

Navin walks along dragging Shithead along by the leash. We hear him narrating...

Oh, I'm Picking Out a Thermos for You.

Oh, I'm Picking Out a Thermos for You.

00:15

While Navin sings in the tub, Marie writes a note and slips it under the bath...

I Know We've Only Known Each Other for Four Weeks and Three Days

I Know We've Only Known Each Other for Four Weeks and Three Days

01:08

Navin continues to talk to Marie while she sleeps.

You Look So Beautiful and Peaceful, You Almost Look Dead.

You Look So Beautiful and Peaceful, You Almost Look Dead.

00:25

Navin is in the bed beside Marie, who looks as if she's dead.

Someone With a Special Purpose

Someone With a Special Purpose

00:19

Marie tells Navin that she can't fall in love with him because of her mother'...

I'm Afraid if I Kiss You, I'll Fall In Love With You.

I'm Afraid if I Kiss You, I'll Fall In Love With You.

00:06

Marie fights off Navin's advance on the beach then confesses the fact that sh...

I Didn't Want to Get Spit on Me

I Didn't Want to Get Spit on Me

00:13

Sitting on the beach with Marie Navin tells her his thoughts of getting throu...

And as for You Kewpie Doll

And as for You Kewpie Doll

00:08

Patty punches Navin in the gut causing him to double up. When she turns to Ma...

She Tattooed My Name on Her Ass

She Tattooed My Name on Her Ass

00:08

When Patty rides up interrupting Navin's date with Marie, Navin does his best...

Did You Forget About My Ass?

Did You Forget About My Ass?

00:01

Patty rides her bike up and into Navin's place, in the middle of his date wit...

I'd Just Be Happy To Be In There Somewhere

I'd Just Be Happy To Be In There Somewhere

00:43

Sitting in Navin's box van, Marie looks at Navin with dreamy eyes. He looks a...

Are You a Model? No, I'm A Cosmetologist.

Are You a Model? No, I'm A Cosmetologist.

00:18

Navin squeezes Marie's cheeks after complementing her skin.

Do You Live Here?

Do You Live Here?

00:20

Navin and Marie sit in the back of a box van trailer eating Cup O Pizza.

Look, These Hoodlums Are Dangerous

Look, These Hoodlums Are Dangerous

00:22

Marie stops short when Navin refers to hoodlums as she.

What? That Guy Gypped Me

What? That Guy Gypped Me

00:20

After Patty rips the flowers off their stems and knocks Navin off his feet, N...

And I Stayed Away From Your Crotch

And I Stayed Away From Your Crotch

00:17

Patty punches Navin and flips him to the ground. She pulls a switch blade on ...

What's Your Name?

What's Your Name?

00:10

Marie and Billy start to walk away. Navin calls after her.

You're So Cute

You're So Cute

00:01

Marie accepts Navin's request for a date.

Once for No, Twice for Yes.

Once for No, Twice for Yes.

00:17

Because he's tongue tied Marie helps Navin out. He stomps his foot twice.

Maybe You Might Want to Go Out With Me

Maybe You Might Want to Go Out With Me

00:24

After catching up to the little boy in Marie's train that's stolen his change...

It's Like We're Married. Look at My Ass.

It's Like We're Married. Look at My Ass.

00:09

Navin and Patty can be heard as they talk on the ferris wheel.

First I Get My Name in the Phone Book, and Now I'm on Your Ass

First I Get My Name in the Phone Book, and Now I'm on Your Ass

00:09

Navin and Patty can be heard as they talk on the ferris wheel.

That Patty Must Be a Sweet Girl

That Patty Must Be a Sweet Girl

00:08

Apparently Taj is the only member of the family who knows what the blow job t...

My Friend Patty Promised Me A Blow Job

My Friend Patty Promised Me A Blow Job

00:10

The older members of the family sit on the porch at home in Mississippi readi...

Gosh, What a Great Time I Had.

Gosh, What a Great Time I Had.

00:17

The older members of the family sit on the porch at home in Mississippi readi...

Guess What? Today I Found Out What My Special Purpose Is For

Guess What? Today I Found Out What My Special Purpose Is For

00:09

The older members of the family sit on the porch at home in Mississippi readi...

Hey! This Is Like a Ride!

Hey! This Is Like a Ride!

00:04

Patty throws Navin on the bed and snatches his belt off. We move to the exter...

What's Your Special Purpose?

What's Your Special Purpose?

00:14

As Patty fondles Navin's buttocks he apparently begins to get an erection. Ap...

Wait A Minute! What's Happening to My Special Purpose?

Wait A Minute! What's Happening to My Special Purpose?

00:03

As Patty fondles Navin's buttocks he apparently begins to get an erection.

Do You Know What I'd Like to Do?

Do You Know What I'd Like to Do?

00:27

Navin puts his arms up. Patty walks up to him, reaches around him and grabs o...

Where's Your Garbage?

Where's Your Garbage?

00:02

Navin holds up his half eaten corn dog. Patty snatches it from him and tosses...

You Know, You Can Tell So Much About a Person From the Way They Live

You Know, You Can Tell So Much About a Person From the Way They Live

00:09

In Patty's trailer Navin looks around at the disarray and the garbage that's ...

Don't You Wear Him Out! He's Got to Work Tonight

Don't You Wear Him Out! He's Got to Work Tonight

00:02

Patty tells Navin to get on the back of the bike and takes off. Frosty yells ...

You're Okay. Give Me a Bite of That Corn Dog

You're Okay. Give Me a Bite of That Corn Dog

00:09

Patty rides up and around Navin on her motorbike then demands a bite of the c...

Take a Chance and Win Some Crap

Take a Chance and Win Some Crap

00:07

Reassured by Frosty that he's doing fine as a guesser, Navin goes back to wor...

I've Already Given Away Eight Pencils, Two Hula Dolls and an Ashtray.

I've Already Given Away Eight Pencils, Two Hula Dolls and an Ashtray.

00:37

Frosty walks up to Navin's booth after a potential customer blows him off.

How 'Bout You Sir? Step Right Up!

How 'Bout You Sir? Step Right Up!

00:26

A guy and his girl step up to Navin's booth at the circus.

The Most Exciting Thing on the Midway

The Most Exciting Thing on the Midway

00:13

Navin stands in his booth and calls to the folks passing by.

For 1 Dollar, I'll Guess Your Weight, Your Height or Your Sex.

For 1 Dollar, I'll Guess Your Weight, Your Height or Your Sex.

00:05

Navin calls out from his Carney booth, dressed in top hat and cape.

Is Grandma Still Farting?

Is Grandma Still Farting?

00:03

Navin sends money home in a letter from his new job as a weight guesser at a ...

Don't Be a Putz

Don't Be a Putz

00:03

Navin escapes the mad sniper by jumping on a circus truck. He tells his mothe...

Milk Faced Bastard!

Milk Faced Bastard!

00:02

Navin finally sees the mad sniper across the street shooting at him.

He Doesn't Want to Put Holes in The Cans. He Wants to Put Holes in You.

He Doesn't Want to Put Holes in The Cans. He Wants to Put Holes in You.

00:03

Harry yells to Navin as he runs around the station trying to stay away from c...

We Don't Have Defective Cans. We Have a Defective Person Out There!

We Don't Have Defective Cans. We Have a Defective Person Out There!

00:07

The sniper fires a few more times. Still unable to hit Navin he plugs a few m...

Listen. You Better Run for Cover or You'll Spring a Leak.

Listen. You Better Run for Cover or You'll Spring a Leak.

00:03

The mad sniper is shooting at Navin, missing and hitting the oil cans in the ...

These Cans Are Defective

These Cans Are Defective

00:15

The mad sniper is shooting at Navin, missing and hitting the oil cans in the ...

I Make a Pretty Good Living Selling Shit Like This

I Make a Pretty Good Living Selling Shit Like This

00:02

Navin adds a nose brake to Fox's glasses that prevents them from sliding off ...

Damn These Glasses

Damn These Glasses

00:04

Stan Fox, a customer at the gas station, has glasses that keep sliding off hi...

Millions Of People Look At This Book Every Day!

Millions Of People Look At This Book Every Day!

00:09

Navin opens the new phone book to his name. He walks back and forth excitedly...

This Is the Kind of Music That Tells Me to Go Out There and Be Somebody!

This Is the Kind of Music That Tells Me to Go Out There and Be Somebody!

00:08

Navin marches around the room tapping his foot and snapping his finger in gra...

The New Phone Book's Here!

The New Phone Book's Here!

00:11

Navin runs to the delivery truck that's bringing the new phone books and take...

I Can Fix Those Shocks

I Can Fix Those Shocks

00:01

A lowrider pulls into the station. The driver shows off his hydraulics.

Because My Sex Life Is in Your Hands

Because My Sex Life Is in Your Hands

00:06

So with that statement Harry leaves Navin alone at the service station.

In Other Words, There Would Be No More...

In Other Words, There Would Be No More...

00:08

Navin, who hasn't got a clue as to what Harry is talking about, mimics Harry'...

If Anything Should Happen to This Station, This Woman Would Leave Me.

If Anything Should Happen to This Station, This Woman Would Leave Me.

00:03

Harry's wife shakes her head in agreement as she turns to get back into the car.

Do You Know Why a Woman of Such Pulchritude Is Married to Me?

Do You Know Why a Woman of Such Pulchritude Is Married to Me?

00:03

Harry has his wife step out of the car. He introduces Navin to her.

What Are Those?

What Are Those?

00:01

Harry opens the door to his car. His wife's legs come into view.

How Much Is This Gonna Cost Me?

How Much Is This Gonna Cost Me?

00:18

Navin has to think for a minute on the 'terms' of the agreement before he rea...

You'll Be Set for Life

You'll Be Set for Life

00:02

Harry shows Nevin the storage room that he is letting Nevin use as a bedroom.

It's a Masterpiece of Understatement

It's a Masterpiece of Understatement

00:01

Harry shows Nevin his new room of the men's room.

That's a Good Boy!

That's a Good Boy!

00:02

Father reads the letter Navin's sent and takes the money he sent from the env...

Dear Folks, I Got This Great job in a Gas Station

Dear Folks, I Got This Great job in a Gas Station

00:12

Navin's voice is heard as Father reads the letter he sent and takes the money...

Hey Pop Top

Hey Pop Top

00:04

While Navin's in the bathroom Harry calls through the door to him.

Listen, You Want to Be President of Texaco Oil?

Listen, You Want to Be President of Texaco Oil?

00:18

While Navin's in the bathroom Harry offers him a job.

Look What I Would've Missed

Look What I Would've Missed

00:03

In order to use the bathroom at a service station Nevin says he's a paying cu...

St. Louis?

St. Louis?

00:03

Navin is walking along the road carrying Shithead when a motorist driving a p...

Mister, Don't Call That Dog Lifesaver Call him Shithead

Mister, Don't Call That Dog Lifesaver Call him Shithead

00:07

After the fire department arrives and announces a false alarm one of the mote...

You Saved My Life! Come on Let's Warn Everybody!

You Saved My Life! Come on Let's Warn Everybody!

00:06

A dog wakes Navin by barking at the door of the motel he's staying at. After ...

I'm Hitchhiking

I'm Hitchhiking

00:31

Father, listening from inside the house at the conversation between Navin and...

Lord Take Care of Our Little Boy

Lord Take Care of Our Little Boy

00:03

When Navin calls back that a truck is coming down the road, Mother looks up f...

I Wonder if He's Doing All Right?

I Wonder if He's Doing All Right?

00:06

Hours after they've said good bye, and at the dinner table, mother expresses ...

I Sure Do Miss Navin

I Sure Do Miss Navin

00:12

At the dinner table everyone looks at Navin's empty seat.

Lord Loves a Working Man, Don't Trust Whitey

Lord Loves a Working Man, Don't Trust Whitey

00:04

Navin stands by the gate and recites as the family walks back to the house, d...

I Will, Ma I Know It's Out There

I Will, Ma I Know It's Out There

00:06

Mother walks back toward the house. Taj is the last to give Navin words to li...

And I Hope You Find Whatever It Is You're Looking For

And I Hope You Find Whatever It Is You're Looking For

00:03

Father chases everyone back to the house leaving mother and Taj with Navin at...

Don't You Forget to Grow Up, Now.

Don't You Forget to Grow Up, Now.

00:04

Navin hugs and kisses everyone, he picks Pierre up and hugs him.

And Remember, the Lord Loves a Working Man

And Remember, the Lord Loves a Working Man

00:09

At the fence, packed to go, Mother gives Navin words to live by. Father does ...

Son, You're Gonna Be All Right

Son, You're Gonna Be All Right

00:17

Father prepares Navin to go out on his own by teaching him a few things he sh...

This Is Unbelievable. Now Watch.

This Is Unbelievable. Now Watch.

00:07

Navin snaps his finger and taps his foot in time with the music... Dad waits ...

I've Never Heard Music Like This Before!

I've Never Heard Music Like This Before!

00:04

Navin, hearing music he can relate to for the first time, wakes up the entire...

You're Getting the Rhythm. See?

You're Getting the Rhythm. See?

00:02

Mother hugs and encourages Navin despite the fact that he's moving his arm an...

You Want to Come In and Sing Some Blues?

You Want to Come In and Sing Some Blues?

00:16

Taj enters the room while mother is comforting Navin. He has Navin's sandwich...

You Mean I'm Going to Stay This Color?

You Mean I'm Going to Stay This Color?

00:02

Mother follows Navin into the bedroom to comfort him when he gets emotional a...

You're Gonna Like That Shit, Man.

You're Gonna Like That Shit, Man.

00:02

Mother hands Navin his favorite dish for his birthday.

I'd Love You if You Were the Color of a Baboon's Ass. Come Here

I'd Love You if You Were the Color of a Baboon's Ass. Come Here

00:06

After mother tells Navin he is not her natural born child, she gives him a bi...

You Mean I'm Gonna Stay This Color?

You Mean I'm Gonna Stay This Color?

00:23

Mother follows Navin into the bedroom to comfort him.

God Bless Us, Everyone

God Bless Us, Everyone

00:10

After receiving gifts from everyone at the table, Navin stands up and runs ou...

I Remember the Days Sitting On The Porch With My Family

I Remember the Days Sitting On The Porch With My Family

00:10

As Navin talks the scene changes to an old shanty with several black folk on ...

I Was Born A Poor Black Child

I Was Born A Poor Black Child

00:24

The camera moves in on Navin. He takes a swig from the bottle he has in a bro...

I Once Had Wealth

I Once Had Wealth

00:25

The movie opens. We see three men who appear to be bums sitting on the side o...

I Am Not a Bum. I'm A Jerk

I Am Not a Bum. I'm A Jerk

00:05

The movie opens. We see three men who appear to be bums sitting on the side o...