Ernest Saves Christmas(1988)
A Holiday Comedy Unlike Any Other!
Ernest Saves Christmas 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.
Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) is a comedy and family film directed by John Cherry, released on November 11, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Jim Varney, Oliver Clark, Noelle Parker and Gailard Sartain. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 217 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cherry
- Writers:
- Ed Turner, Ed Turner, B. Kline
- Producers:
- Stacy Williams, Doug Claybourne
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Stein
- Composer:
- Mark Snow
- Production:
- Emshell Producers, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $28,202,109
- Status:
- Released
Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) Trailer
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Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) | Official Trailer
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Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) original theatrical teaser trailer [FTD-0262]
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Ernest Saves Christmas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Varney
as Ernest P. Worrell
- Oliver Clark
Oliver Clark
as Joe Carruthers
Noelle Parker
as Harmony
Gailard Sartain
as Chuck
Billie Bird
as Mary Morrissey
Bill Byrge
as Bobby
Douglas Seale
as Santa
Robert Lesser
as Marty
- Key Howard
Key Howard
as Immigration Agent
Jack Swanson
as Businessman
- Buddy Douglas
Buddy Douglas
as Pyramus
Patty Maloney
as Thisbe
Key crew
Directed by John Cherry, written by Ed Turner, Ed Turner and B. Kline, produced by Stacy Williams and Doug Claybourne.
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Ernest Saves Christmas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 217 ratings.
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Ernest Saves Christmas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ernest Saves Christmas online?
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Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ernest Saves Christmas?
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The main cast of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) includes Jim Varney, Oliver Clark, Noelle Parker, Gailard Sartain and Billie Bird. 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 Saves Christmas released?
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Ernest Saves Christmas was released on November 11, 1988 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Ernest Saves Christmas worth watching?
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Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 217 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 Saves Christmas?
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Yes. The official Ernest Saves Christmas trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.