Jackass: The Beginning (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2011, Jackass: The Beginning is a comedy and documentary film directed by Jeff Tremaine, running about 41 minutes. “How did Jackass begin?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jackass: The Beginning is a DVD extra on Jackass 3.5 that documents how Big Brother Magazine developed into the Jackass crew.

Who’s in it. Jackass: The Beginning stars Steve-O as Self, Johnny Knoxville as Self, Jeff Tremaine as Self and Spike Jonze as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Jackass: The Beginning has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jackass: The Beginning page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jackass: The Beginning tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jackass: The Beginning (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jackass: The Beginning change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Jackass: The Beginning worth watching?
Jackass: The Beginning holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Jackass: The Beginning?
Jackass: The Beginning stars Steve-O, Johnny Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze and Bam Margera.
When was Jackass: The Beginning released?
Jackass: The Beginning was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 41 minutes.