Three Crazy Jerks (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 4.4

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Released in 1987, Three Crazy Jerks is a comedy and romance film directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Ricky, Walter and Edmund, 3 not very successful and chaotic Daydreamer, meet after all of them get fired from the set of the new Winnetou production. On their way to the next town they meet Rosi and all 3 of them fall immediately in love with her. After an intimate party with just the four of them Rosi finds out that she's pregnant and every one of them could be the father. Till they can be sure who the father is the three of them try to help Rosa out in any way they can and to get the necessary money for the baby, the three of them will try anything, regardless how chaotic the outcome will be.

Who’s in it. Three Crazy Jerks stars Thomas Gottschalk as Ricky, Helmut Fischer as Schmidgruber, Michael Winslow as Walker and Dey Young as Rosi Sommer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Three Crazy Jerks has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Crazy Jerks page.

If you liked it. Fans of Three Crazy Jerks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Three Crazy Jerks (1987)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Crazy Jerks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Three Crazy Jerks worth watching?
Three Crazy Jerks holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Three Crazy Jerks?
Three Crazy Jerks stars Thomas Gottschalk, Helmut Fischer, Michael Winslow, Dey Young and Pierre Brice.
When was Three Crazy Jerks released?
Three Crazy Jerks was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.