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The Jerk Theory
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The Jerk Theory

2009-02-05 · 93 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy

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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Directors
Scott S. Anderson
Production companies
PolarStar Entertainment, Polarstar Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Josh HendersonJosh HendersonAdam
Jenna DewanJenna DewanMolly
Tom ArnoldTom ArnoldFather Bailey
Lauren StormLauren StormAmy
Derek Lee NixonDerek Lee NixonChester
Jesse HeimanJesse HeimanClinton
Anthony GaskinsAnthony GaskinsDudley
Abraham TaylorAbraham TaylorMarc Dixon
Jaci TwissJaci TwissCynthia
Danny BonaduceDanny BonaduceSelf
Sara Jade WoodhouseTerry
Chris LairdCecil the Sophomore
Lily SmithLily SmithKate
Jazmine ShawJazmine ShawJazmine
Kellie CockrellKellie CockrellBrunette Beauty
Ashley OlsenAshley OlsenKissing Girl #3
Ashley LeggatAshley LeggatBritney (Uncredited)

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