Movie

Ernest Saves Christmas

“A Holiday Comedy Unlike Any Other!”

★ 5.4(214)19881h 31m

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Good to know

Director: John Cherry
Release date: 1988-11-11
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Box office: $28,202,109
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Emshell Producers
Part of: Ernest Collection

Ernest Saves Christmas — trailer

About Ernest Saves Christmas

Ernest Saves Christmas is a 1988 movie in the Comedy and Family genres, directed by John Cherry, starring Jim Varney, Oliver Clark and Noelle Parker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 214 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ernest Saves Christmas in Turkey — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Jim Varney

Ernest P. Worrell

Oliver Clark

Joe Carruthers

Noelle Parker

Harmony

Gailard Sartain

Chuck

Billie Bird

Mary Morrissey

Bill Byrge

Bobby

Douglas Seale

Santa

Robert Lesser

Marty

Key Howard

Immigration Agent

Jack Swanson

Businessman

Buddy Douglas

Pyramus

Patty Maloney

Thisbe

Themes & keywords

holidaychristmas

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ernest Saves Christmas in Turkey?+

Ernest Saves Christmas is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Turkey. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ernest Saves Christmas on Netflix?+

Ernest Saves Christmas is not on Netflix in Turkey right now.

How long is Ernest Saves Christmas?+

Ernest Saves Christmas has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Ernest Saves Christmas?+

Ernest Saves Christmas stars Jim Varney, Oliver Clark, Noelle Parker, Gailard Sartain and Billie Bird.

When did Ernest Saves Christmas come out?+

Ernest Saves Christmas is a 1988 movie directed by John Cherry.

What genre is Ernest Saves Christmas?+

Ernest Saves Christmas is Comedy and Family film.

Who directed Ernest Saves Christmas?+

Ernest Saves Christmas was directed by John Cherry.