The Jerky Boys (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1995, The Jerky Boys is a comedy and crime film directed by James Melkonian, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. When two unemployed telephone pranksters decide to use their vocal "talents" to impersonate a Chicago mob boss and curry favor with organized crime in New York, the trouble begins. It isn't long before Johnny and Kamal (the "Jerky Boys" of crank call fame) are wanted by the local mafia, the police, and their neighbor.
Who’s in it. The Jerky Boys stars John G. Brennan as Himself / Frank 'Rubberneck' Rizzo, Kamal Ahmed as Kamal, Alan Arkin as Ernie Lazarro and William Hickey as Don 'Uncle Freddy' Frederico, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Jerky Boys has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jerky Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jerky Boys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jerky Boys (1995)?
- In US, The Jerky Boys is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Jerky Boys worth watching?
- The Jerky Boys holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jerky Boys?
- The Jerky Boys stars John G. Brennan, Kamal Ahmed, Alan Arkin, William Hickey and Vincent Pastore.
- When was The Jerky Boys released?
- The Jerky Boys was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.