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Ernest Saves Christmas

Ernest Saves Christmas

11th November 1988
1h 35m
John R. Cherry III
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Ernest Saves Christmas is a Comedy Family film released on 11th November 1988; John R. Cherry III directed the film which stars Gailard Sartain, Tom Nowicki, and Jim Varney. The film is a sequel to the 1987 film Ernest Goes to Camp. A sequel, Ernest Goes to Jail, was released in 1990. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $22,202,109 on its budget.

Plot

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.

Cast (14)

Gailard Sartain's profile
Gailard Sartain
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Jim Varney's profile
Jim Varney
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Robert Lesser's profile
Robert Lesser
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Billie Bird's profile
Billie Bird
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 79
Douglas Seale's profile
Douglas Seale
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 74
Oliver Clark's profile
Oliver Clark
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Noelle Parker's profile
Noelle Parker
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 16
Bill Byrge's profile
Bill Byrge
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55

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Ernest Saves Christmas FAQ

When was Ernest Saves Christmas released?

Ernest Saves Christmas was released 36 years ago, on Friday November 11th, 1988.

How much did Ernest Saves Christmas cost to make?

The budget was $6,000,000.

How much money did Ernest Saves Christmas make?

The worldwide revenue was $28,202,109.

Is Ernest Saves Christmas on Netflix?

No, Ernest Saves Christmas is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Ernest Saves Christmas on Amazon Prime?

No, Ernest Saves Christmas is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Ernest Saves Christmas on Disney Plus?

Yes, Ernest Saves Christmas is currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Ernest Saves Christmas Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

7% 13-19
7% 30-39
21% 40-49
7% 50-59
14% 70-79
43% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

21% Female
79% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown