The Jerk Theory
“Treating girls wrong never felt so right... Until he met her.”
Synopsis
An aspiring recording artist, Adam, is burned by a bad relationship experience and decides that if women won't respond to the "nice guy" then he'll be "the jerk." This is wildly successful with meaningless relationships, but when Adam meets and falls for Molly, who doesn't fall for his jerk routine, Adam is forced to reconsider his dating philosophy.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-18
Top Cast
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Josh Henderson
Adam
Jenna Dewan
Molly
Tom Arnold
Father Bailey
Lauren Storm
Amy
Derek Lee Nixon
Chester
Jesse Heiman
Clinton
Anthony Gaskins
Dudley
Abraham Taylor
Marc Dixon
Jaci Twiss
Cynthia
Danny Bonaduce
Self
Sara Jade Woodhouse
Terry
Chris Laird
Cecil the Sophomore
Lily Smith
Kate
Jazmine Shaw
Jazmine
Kellie Cockrell
Brunette Beauty
Ashley Olsen
Kissing Girl #3
Ashley Leggat
Britney (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott S. Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott S. Anderson, Abraham Taylor
- Original Title
- The Jerk Theory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- PolarStar Entertainment, Polarstar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott S. Anderson
Scott S. Anderson, Abraham Taylor
T.C. Christensen
Steve Haugen
Abraham Taylor, Jonathan Rudd
Department Leadership Roster
Scott S. Anderson
Director
Scott S. Anderson
Writer
Abraham Taylor
Writer
Sonja Nelson
Costume Design
Steve Haugen
Editor
Abraham Taylor
Producer
T.C. Christensen
Director of Photography
Jonathan Rudd
Producer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jerk Theory
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What is The Jerk Theory about?
An aspiring recording artist, Adam, is burned by a bad relationship experience and decides that if women won't respond to the "nice guy" then he'll be "the jerk." This is wildly successful with meaningless relationships, but when Adam meets and falls for Molly, who doesn't fall for his jerk routine, Adam is forced to reconsider his dating philosophy.
Who directed The Jerk Theory?
The Jerk Theory was directed by Scott S. Anderson.
Who stars in The Jerk Theory?
The principal cast of The Jerk Theory includes Josh Henderson, Jenna Dewan, Tom Arnold, Lauren Storm, Derek Lee Nixon.
When was The Jerk Theory released and how long is it?
The Jerk Theory was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jerk Theory?
The Jerk Theory holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).