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Ernest Rides Again

1993·Movie
1h 39min·PG
36
WeakGoodWatch score

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Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Kept in the background

  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • World Immersion3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting5
  • Direction4
  • Narrative Structure4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Cinematography4
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

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He's back...and history will never be the same!

Buffoonish Ernest and his dimwitted pal Abner unearth a huge cannon reputed to contain the crown jewels of England.
Slapstick ComedyFamily-Friendly AdventureBuffoonish ProtagonistTreasure Hunt PlotLighthearted & SillyPhysical ComedyNostalgic 90s FilmHarmless FunSimple Plot

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Where can I stream Ernest Rides Again legally?

Ernest Rides Again is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ernest Rides Again worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 28). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ernest Rides Again rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Ernest Rides Again?

1 h 39 min

Ernest Rides Again runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ernest Rides Again?

Critics21
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Ernest Rides Again higher (55) than critics (21). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Ernest Rides Again in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ernest Rides Again?

6AUCAGBGGNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ernest Rides Again in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ernest Rides Again use?

Disney DeathThe Big Damn KissGrew a Spine"The Reason You Suck" SpeechTrophy WifeThat Poor CatChekhov's BoomerangSmart BallJerkassFish-Eye LensSpy SatellitesHyperspace Wardrobeand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for Ernest Rides Again, including Disney Death, The Big Damn Kiss, Grew a Spine.