The Jerk

The Jerk (1979) — comedy film. Directed by Carl Reiner. Starring Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King. This page maps 6 characters and 5 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 6.9/10 from 935 votes.

The Jerk (1979) Poster

Interactive Features for The Jerk

The Jerk offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 6 characters interconnect through 5 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

Navin's naïve journey from an unusual childhood through sudden wealth and ruin ends with a return to family, home, and a newfound rhythm.

Comedy · 6.9/10 · 94 min · 1979

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Credits

Director

Carl Reiner
Cast

as Navin R. Johnson

Steve Martin
Cast

as Marie Kimble Johnson

Bernadette Peters
Cast

as Patty Bernstein

Catlin Adams
Cast

as Mother

Mabel King
Cast

as Father

Richard Ward
Cast

as Iron Balls McGinty

Carl Gottlieb
Cast

as Taj

Dick Anthony Williams
Cast

as Stan Fox

Bill Macy
Cast

as Madman

M. Emmet Walsh
Cast

as Frosty

Dick O'Neill
Cast

as Hobart

Maurice Evans
Cast

as Hester

Helena Carroll

Universe & Franchise Timeline

The Jerk Collection — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph

The Jerk is title 1 of 2 in the The Jerk Collection release order. Next: The Jerk, Too (1984).

Related Movies & Series

The Jerk, Too (1984) — Sequel

Videos

Trailer
The Gas Station - Full Scene
Steve Martin Talks About THE JERK

Images

Content sources

Plot analysis generated from content on Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1808437), public domain (CC0).