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The Jerky Boys

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Two 30-something losers (Johnny Brennan, Kamal Ahmed) make prank phone calls and anger a mob boss (Alan Arkin).
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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Oct 9, 2023
2/4
...boasts an opening stretch revolving mostly around the central characters’ decidedly unfunny prank phone calls... Go to Full Review
Malcolm L. Johnson Hartford Courant Apr 17, 2018
2.5/5
While not intended for those effete sophisticates whose idea of film is a Merchant-Ivory classic, this first movie for Johnny Brennan and Kamal proves fitfully funny as the boys bumble along with their low '90s humor. Go to Full Review
Steve Crum Kansas City Kansan Jan 5, 2005
F
The lame duo truly come off looking (as is repeatedly said in the film) like 'two low-lifes from Queens.' (published 2-17-95) Go to Full Review
Jon Niccum Lawrence Journal-World Jan 9, 2004
1/5
A bad idea executed poorly Go to Full Review
Ryan Cracknell Movie Views Jul 29, 2003
1/5
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Elbow M @RT61651009 Jun 25, 2025 Cult classic! This movie is epic, Johnny Brennan is a comedic genius. See more Sep 22, 2021 Non-stop laughs from these two '90s pranksters who run afoul of NYC mafia. Helmet performs and Ozzy speaks in this chase film which is essentially a collection of hilarious skits playing upon stereotypes, many expanded upon from the comedy duo's highly successful CD series. See more Sep 17, 2020 Some things just age very poorly and are better left in the past, where they can remain fond memories. I used to piss myself watching this in high school, but now... it's just a lot of cringe. There's a couple kind of funny reactions throughout, but for the most part it's poorly done. The Frank Rizzo character they do is still a riot though. See more Sep 30, 2013 This movie is just stupid and pointless. Although a plot line was attempted, it has so many holes it just falls apart. Even fans of the Duo's comedy albums will be severely disappointed. See more Mar 15, 2013 Such a great movie,awesome cast!!! See more Feb 23, 2013 I enjoy this movie, it's hilarious. Fuck what the milky-licking critics have to say. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Two 30-something losers (Johnny Brennan, Kamal Ahmed) make prank phone calls and anger a mob boss (Alan Arkin).
Director
James Melkonian
Producer
Joe Roth, Roger Birnbaum
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$7.6M
Runtime
1h 21m
Sound Mix
Surround
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