The best Jerry Lewis’s movies

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

16/03/1926- 20/08/2017
Today we present the best Jerry Lewis’s movies. If you are a great movie fan, you will surely know most of them, but we hope to discover a movie that you have not yet seen … and that you love! Let’s go there with the best Jerry Lewis’s movies.
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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
7.5/10
A group of strangers come across a man dying after a car crash who proceeds to tell them about the $350,000 he buried in California. What follows is the madcap adventures of those strangers as each attempts to claim the prize for himself.

Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!

Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
5.6/10
  • Genre: AnimationFamily
  • Release: 27/10/2009
  • Character: Stationmaster (voice)
The film chronicles George's adventures as he befriends Kayla, a baby elephant, at a magic circus show and helps her travel across the country to be reunited with her family.Accompanied by his friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat, George travels by foot, train, and truck to reach Kayla's brother and sister in California, only to be accused of elephant-napping and brought all the way back to New York.

The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy
7.8/10
  • Genre: ComedyDrama
  • Release: 18/12/1982
  • Character: Jerry Langford
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.

The Nutty Professor

The Nutty Professor
6.6/10
A timid, nearsighted chemistry teacher discovers a magical potion that can transform him into a suave and handsome Romeo. The Jekyll and Hyde game works well enough until the concoction starts to wear off at the most embarrassing times.

The Trust

The Trust
5.4/10
  • Genre: CrimeThriller
  • Release: 29/04/2016
  • Character: Jim's Father
A pair of cops investigating a drug invasion stumble upon a mysterious bank vault.

Cinderfella

Cinderfella
5.9/10
When his father dies, poor Fella is left at the mercy of his snobbish stepmother and her two no-good sons Maximilian and Rupert. As he slaves away for his nasty step-family, Maximilian and Rupert attempt to find a treasure Fella's father has supposedly hidden on the estate. Hoping to restore her dwindling fortunes, the stepmother plans a fancy ball in honor of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she hopes will marry Rupert. Eventually, Fella's Fairy Godfather shows up to convince him that he has a shot at winning the Princess himself.

Who's Minding the Store?

Who's Minding the Store?
6.7/10
  • Genre: ComedyRomance
  • Release: 28/11/1963
  • Character: Norman Phiffer
Jerry Lewis plays Norman Phiffer, a proud man in a humble life, who doesn't know that his girlfriend, Barbara, is heir to the Tuttle Department Store dynasty. Mrs. Tuttle, Barbara's mother, is determined to split the two lovers, and hires Norman in an attempt to humiliate him enough that Barbara leaves him. Will she ruin their love, or will he ruin her store?

Artists and Models

Artists and Models
6.5/10
  • Genre: ComedyMusic
  • Release: 07/11/1955
  • Character: Eugene Fullstack
Eugene and Rick are two struggling artists who share apartment. However, Rick has problems with that, because Eugene is obsessed with pulp fiction comic books and has nightmares because of that. Rick soon finds that those nightmares could be excellent material for writing his own comic books.

Rock-a-Bye Baby

Rock-a-Bye Baby
6.6/10
  • Genre: ComedyRomance
  • Release: 23/07/1958
  • Character: Clayton Poole
An average television repairman must care for the newborn triplets of his former hometown sweetheart—now a famous movie star—so her career will not suffer.

Which Way to the Front?

Which Way to the Front?
4.6/10
  • Genre: ComedyWar
  • Release: 03/09/1970
  • Character: Brendan Byers III
Brendan Byers III, one of the richest men in America, has been pronounced 4-F and can't serve his country in its war against Hitler. Byers does not takes "No" for an answer and recruits other 4-F's to fight against Hitler.

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
7.2/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 17/12/2011
  • Character: Himself
It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barson’s documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis’ particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.

The Ladies Man

The Ladies Man
6.3/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 21/06/1961
  • Character: Herbert H. Heebert / Mama Heebert
After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching for a job. He finally finds one in a big house which is inhabited by many, many women. Can he live in the same home with all these females?

Arizona Dream

Arizona Dream
7.2/10
An Innuit hunter races his sled home with a fresh-caught halibut. This fish pervades the entire film, in real and imaginary form. Meanwhile, Axel tags fish in New York as a naturalist's gofer. He's happy there, but a messenger arrives to bring him to Arizona for his uncle's wedding. It's a ruse to get Axel into the family business. In Arizona, Axel meets two odd women: vivacious, needy, and plagued by neuroses and familial discord. He gets romantically involved with one, while the other, rich but depressed, plays accordion tunes to a gaggle of pet turtles

You're Never Too Young

You're Never Too Young
6.5/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 25/08/1955
  • Character: Wilbur Hoolick
When an aspiring barber becomes inadvertently involved in the theft of a valuable diamond, necessity forces him to masquerade as a 12 year-old child - with humorous consequences.

Dying Laughing

Dying Laughing
6.8/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 24/02/2017
  • Character: Himself
The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.

At War with the Army

At War with the Army
5.5/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 14/04/1950
  • Character: Alvin Korwin
Two former nightclub partners are now enlisted in the Army. Sergeant Puccinelli ranks above his former partner, Private First Class Korwin. Puccinelli is desperately trying to get transferred from his dull job to active duty overseas. Meanwhile, all Korwin wants is a pass to see his wife and new baby.

The Bellboy

The Bellboy
6.5/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 20/07/1960
  • Character: Stanley / Himself
Stanley is a bellboy at the Fountainbleau Hotel in Miami Beach, where he performs his duties quietly and without a word to anyone. All he displays are facial expressions and a comedic slapstick style. And anything that can go wrong, does go wrong when Stanley is involved. One day, Jerry Lewis arrives at the hotel and some of the staff notice the striking resemblance.

Road to Bali

Road to Bali
6.4/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 29/01/1953
  • Character: Woman in Lala's Dream (uncredited)
Having to leave Melbourne in a hurry to avoid various marriage proposals, two song-and-dance men sign on for work as divers. This takes them to an idyllic island on the way to Bali where they vie with each other for the favours of Princess Lala. The hazardous dive produces a chest of priceless jewels which arouses the less romantic interest of some shady locals.

The Big Mouth

The Big Mouth
5.5/10
A fisherman crosses paths with a diamond-smuggling gangster–who is his doppelgänger—and inadvertently takes his place at a resort hotel where he meets a special girl.

That's My Boy

That's My Boy
6.1/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 31/05/1951
  • Character: 'Junior' Jackson
Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and standing as #1 alumni contributor to pressure the coach to take Junior onto the team. In addition, he pays the tuition of Junior's financially needy classmate Bill Baker, a potential all-American, with the understanding that he will room with Junior and mentor him athletically and socially. Junior's initial efforts as quarterback prove disastrous and further complications arise when the room mates both fall in love with the same co-ed.

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