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Everybody Wants to Help Ernest

1992·Movie
1h 28min
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some situational comedy and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Ernst, a man in his thirties has lost his memory after an accident. His parents see this situation as another chance to raise Ernst into a perfect son, and enlist the help of a psychiatrist, a priest and an ideal daughter-in-law to be.
Family SitcomAmnesiaParental ControlNostalgicCringe ComedyPsychologicalSocial SatireQuirky

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Everybody Wants to Help Ernest worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Everybody Wants to Help Ernest?

1 h 28 min

Everybody Wants to Help Ernest runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is Everybody Wants to Help Ernest in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Argentina, Netherlands.