The Jerky Boys

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The Jerky Boys

R

1995

1h 21m

Comedy

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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

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...boasts an opening stretch revolving mostly around the central characters’ decidedly unfunny prank phone calls...

Rated: 2/4

Oct 9, 2023

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Malcolm Johnson

Hartford Courant

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.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 17, 2018

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: F

Sep 7, 2011

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Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan

The lame duo truly come off looking (as is repeatedly said in the film) like 'two low-lifes from Queens.' (published 2-17-95)

Rated: F

Jan 5, 2005

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Jon Niccum

Lawrence Journal-World

A bad idea executed poorly

Rated: 1/5

Jan 9, 2004

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Ryan Cracknell

Movie Views

Rated: 1/5

Jul 29, 2003

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Elbow M

Cult classic! This movie is epic, Johnny Brennan is a comedic genius.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/25/25

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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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.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/17/20

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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.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

Such a great movie,awesome cast!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

I enjoy this movie, it's hilarious. Fuck what the milky-licking critics have to say.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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James Melkonian

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Johnny Brennan

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Kamal

Kamal

Alan Arkin

Ernie Lazarro

William Hickey

Don 'Uncle Freddy' Frederico

Alan North

Micky Crump

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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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