Ernest Rides Again

1993Movie1 h 39 minPG

36
WeakGoodWatch score
36
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Buffoonish Ernest and his dimwitted pal Abner unearth a huge cannon reputed to contain the crown jewels of England.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Directed by
John Cherry
Produced by
Stacy Williams

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Facts

November 12, 1993 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
November 12, 1993
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Disney Death, The Big Damn Kiss, Grew a Spine +9

Q&A

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Questions about Ernest Rides Again

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ernest Rides Again worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 28). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is Ernest Rides Again okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Ernest Rides Again make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Ernest Rides Again?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Disney Death, The Big Damn Kiss, and Grew a Spine.