Ernest Saves Christmas
"A Holiday Comedy Unlike Any Other!"
Originally released in 1988. Ernest Saves Christmas is a comedy/family film. directed by John Cherry.
Starring Jim Varney, Oliver Clark, and Noelle Parker
Synopsis
When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (204 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$28.2M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $28,202,109
Production Companies
- Emshell Producers
- Touchstone Pictures
- Silver Screen Partners III
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest Saves Christmas about?
When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless...
Who directed Ernest Saves Christmas?
Ernest Saves Christmas was directed by John Cherry.
How long is Ernest Saves Christmas?
Ernest Saves Christmas has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Ernest Saves Christmas released?
Ernest Saves Christmas was released on November 11, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ernest Saves Christmas?
The main cast of Ernest Saves Christmas includes Jim Varney, Oliver Clark, Noelle Parker, Gailard Sartain, Billie Bird.
Is Ernest Saves Christmas worth watching?
Ernest Saves Christmas has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 204 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.