Ernest Goes to Camp(1987)
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Ernest Goes to Camp Synopsis
Ernest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance counselor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile delinquents while stopping a shady strip mining company from closing the camp as well.
Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) is a comedy and family film directed by John Cherry, released on May 22, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Jim Varney, Victoria Racimo, John Vernon and Lyle Alzado. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 193 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cherry
- Writers:
- John Cherry, Coke Sams
- Producers:
- Stacy Williams
- Cinematographer:
- Jim May
- Composer:
- Shane Keister
- Production:
- Silver Screen Partners II, Touchstone Pictures, Emshell Producers, Silver Screen Partners III
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $23,509,382
- Status:
- Released
Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ernest Goes to Camp before you stream it.
Ernest Goes to Camp Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Varney
as Ernest P. Worrell
Victoria Racimo
as Nurse St. Cloud
John Vernon
as Sherman Krader
Lyle Alzado
as Bronk Stinson (Foreman)
Gailard Sartain
as Jake
Daniel Butler
as Eddy
Iron Eyes Cody
as Old Indian Chief
Patrick Day
as Bobby Wayne
Scott Menville
as Crutchfield
Jacob Vargas
as Bubba Vargas
- Danny Capri
Danny Capri
as Danny
- Hakeem Abdul-Samad
Hakeem Abdul-Samad
as Moustafa-Hakeem Jones
Key crew
Directed by John Cherry, written by John Cherry and Coke Sams, produced by Stacy Williams.
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Ernest Goes to Camp Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 193 ratings.
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Ernest Goes to Camp – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ernest Goes to Camp online?
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Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ernest Goes to Camp?
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The main cast of Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) includes Jim Varney, Victoria Racimo, John Vernon, Lyle Alzado and Gailard Sartain. The film was directed by John Cherry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ernest Goes to Camp released?
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Ernest Goes to Camp was released on May 22, 1987 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Ernest Goes to Camp worth watching?
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Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 193 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ernest Goes to Camp?
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Yes. The official Ernest Goes to Camp trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.