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Ernest Saves Christmas

Ernest Saves Christmas
Ernest Saves Christmas
Ernest Saves Christmas
  • PG
  • 1h 31m
  • 1988
Rotten36%
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High-flying reindeer! Mischievous elves! Warp-speed sleigh rides! Get set for a magical dose of holiday cheer, zany season's greetings and spellbinding special effects in this fast-paced, heartwarming comedy hit! When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new St. Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters, including that lovable know-it-all Ernest P. Worrell (Emmy Award-winning comedian Jim Varney)! Along the way, Santa and Ernest help a cynical teen experience the season's spirit like never before. And that's where the fun-and magic-begins! Ernest Saves Christmas... one delightful, surprising tale you'll never forget!
© 1988 Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®
Rotten36%
Reviews
Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers
Steve Crum
Fresh

Typical yet frequently goofy fun Ernest flick.

June 21, 2017
EmanuelLevy.Com
Emanuel Levy
Rotten

June 21, 2017
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Philip Martin
Rotten

June 21, 2017
New Times
Luke Y. Thompson
Fresh

A Christmas classic. Jim Varney is sorely missed in my heart.

June 20, 2017
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Additional Info

  • Genre:Comedy, Family, Fantasy
  • Release Date:November 11, 1988
  • Languages:English, Spanish
  • Captions:English, Spanish
  • Audio Format:
    Stereo
  • Screen Pass Eligible:Yes
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