The film features veteran comedic actors Tom Arnold and Danny Bonaduce.
Josh Henderson and Jenna Dewan notably appeared in Step Up together prior to this film. The Jerk Theory
is a 2008 teen comedy film that explores the "nice guys finish last" trope through the lens of a high school musician who tries to hack the dating scene. Core Premise & Plot The film features veteran comedic actors Tom Arnold
Adam meets Molly (Jenna Dewan), a girl who has sworn off jerks after her own bad breakup. When his "jerk routine" fails to impress her, Adam is forced to reconsider his entire philosophy to win her over. Key Cast & Production Core Premise & Plot Adam meets Molly (Jenna
His theory works remarkably well for meaningless hookups, and he even begins "counseling" other nice guys in the art of being a jerk.
Directed by Scott S. Anderson, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Abraham Taylor.
Adam reinvents himself as an arrogant, indifferent "bad boy." He stops opening car doors, acts dismissive toward dates, and puts on impromptu rock concerts to build a lothario image.