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Ernest Goes to Camp

1987Movie1 h 32 minPG

ComedyFamily
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic244.6Rotten Tomatoes62%51%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic244.6Rotten Tomatoes62%51%

Summary

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.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
John Cherry
Written by
John Cherry, Coke Sams
Produced by
Stacy Williams
Music by
Shane Keister

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Facts

May 22, 1987 · 1 h 32 min · PG

Released
May 22, 1987
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$24 million
Available in
2 countries

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Big Eater, Tricked into Signing, Neck Lift +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Ernest Goes to Camp?"

Questions about Ernest Goes to Camp

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ernest Goes to Camp?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Ernest Goes to Camp from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Ernest Goes to Camp worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 24). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Ernest Goes to Camp okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Ernest Goes to Camp make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Ernest Goes to Camp?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Ernest Goes to Camp a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$24 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 7.8 times its budget.