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The Best Jerry Lewis Movies

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List of the best Jerry Lewis movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Jerry Lewis has starred in dozens of films, but The Nutty Professor has to be one of his best. Jerry Lewis's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Jerry Lewis movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Jerry Lewis movies will be at the top of the list. Jerry Lewis has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Jerry Lewis movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Jerry Lewis films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Jerry Lewis role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Jerry Lewis performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

List is made up of many different films, including The Bellboy and Rock-A-Bye Baby.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Jerry Lewis movies?" and "What are the greatest Jerry Lewis roles of all time?" If you are a fan of Lewis' slapstick comedy, you might also enjoy our list of best Don Rickles movies and best Dean Martin movies.

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At War with the Army
Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin
Released: 1950
Directed by: Hal Walker
At War with the Army is a 1950 musical comedy film directed by Hal Walker and starring the... more on Wikipedia
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The Nutty Professor
Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens
Released: 1963
Directed by: Jerry Lewis
The Nutty Professor is a 1963 American comic science fiction feature film produced, directed,... more on Wikipedia
More The Nutty Professor
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The Stooge
Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin
Released: 1952
Directed by: Norman Taurog
The Stooge is a 1952 American comedy film starring the comedy team of Martin and Lewis. The... more on Wikipedia
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The Bellboy
Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle
Released: 1960
Directed by: Jerry Lewis
The Bellboy is a 1960 comedy film written, produced, directed by and starring Jerry Lewis. It... more on Wikipedia
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That's My Boy
Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin
Released: 1951
Directed by: Hal Walker
That's My Boy is a 1951 film starring the comedy team of Martin and Lewis and marked the first... more on Wikipedia
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14
My Friend Irma
Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin
Released: 1949
Directed by: George Marshall, Hal Walker
My Friend Irma is a 1949 American comedy film directed by George Marshall and is most notable... more on Wikipedia
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It's Only Money
Jerry Lewis, Gary Lewis
Released: 1962
Directed by: Frank Tashlin
It's Only Money is a comedy film directed by Frank Tashlin and starring Jerry Lewis. It was... more on Wikipedia

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Visit to a Small Planet
Jerry Lewis, Ellen Corby
Released: 1960
Directed by: Norman Taurog
Visit to a Small Planet is a 1960 Paramount Pictures film starring Jerry Lewis and based on a... more on Wikipedia
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Jumping Jacks
Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin
Released: 1952
Directed by: Norman Taurog
Jumping Jacks is a 1952 film starring the comedy team of Martin and Lewis. The film was... more on Wikipedia
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Way...Way Out
Jerry Lewis, James Brolin
Released: 1966
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Way...Way Out is a 1966 American comedy film starring Jerry Lewis and released by 20th Century... more on Wikipedia
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The Disorderly Orderly
Jerry Lewis, Kathleen Freeman
Released: 1964
Directed by: Frank Tashlin
The Disorderly Orderly is a 1964 American comedy film released by Paramount Pictures, and... more on Wikipedia
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Hook, Line & Sinker
Jerry Lewis, Anne Francis
Released: 1969
Directed by: George Marshall
Hook, Line & Sinker is a 1969 American comedy film starring Jerry Lewis. It was shot from... more on Wikipedia
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Money from Home
Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin
Released: 1953
Directed by: George Marshall
Money From Home is a 1953 film starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. The comedy was the first... more on Wikipedia
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Pardners
Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin
Released: 1956
Directed by: Norman Taurog
Pardners is a movie starring the comedy team of Martin and Lewis and was released on July 25,... more on Wikipedia
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Don't Give Up the Ship
Jerry Lewis, Dina Merrill
Released: 1959
Directed by: Norman Taurog
Don't Give Up the Ship is a comedy directed by Norman Taurog and starring Jerry Lewis. It was... more on Wikipedia
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Which Way to the Front?
Jerry Lewis, Willie Davis
Released: 1970
Directed by: Jerry Lewis
Which Way to the Front? is a 1970 film starring Jerry Lewis. It would be Lewis' last released... more on Wikipedia
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Rock-A-Bye Baby
Jerry Lewis, Connie Stevens
Released: 1958
Directed by: Frank Tashlin
Rock-A-Bye Baby is a 1958 comedy film with songs, starring Jerry Lewis. A loose remake of... more on Wikipedia
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The Family Jewels
Jerry Lewis, Anne Baxter
Released: 1965
Directed by: Jerry Lewis
The Family Jewels is a 1965 American comedy film. It was filmed from January 18-April 2, 1965... more on Wikipedia
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The Ladies Man
Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle
Released: 1961
Directed by: Jerry Lewis
The Ladies Man is a 1961 American comedy film directed by and starring Jerry Lewis. It was... more on Wikipedia
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The King of Comedy
Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis
Released: 1982
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The King of Comedy is an American black comedy film starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis.... more on Wikipedia
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Scared Stiff
Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin
Released: 1953
Directed by: George Marshall
Scared Stiff is a 1953 American musical comedy film directed by George Marshall and starring... more on Wikipedia
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Who's Minding the Store?
Jerry Lewis, Jill St. John
Released: 1963
Directed by: Frank Tashlin
Who's Minding the Store? is a comedy film directed by Frank Tashlin and starring Jerry Lewis.... more on Wikipedia
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The Errand Boy
Jerry Lewis, Michael Landon
Released: 1961
Directed by: Jerry Lewis
The Errand Boy is a 1961 American comedy film directed, co-written and starring Jerry Lewis.
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Artists and Models
Jerry Lewis, Shirley MacLaine
Released: 1955
Directed by: Frank Tashlin
Artists and Models is a 1955 Paramount musical comedy in VistaVision and marked Martin and... more on Wikipedia
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Sailor Beware
James Dean, Jerry Lewis
Released: 1952
Directed by: Hal Walker
Sailor Beware is a 1952 comedy film starring the comedy team of Martin and Lewis and is an... more on Wikipedia