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Ernest Goes to Africa

1997Movie1 h 30 minPG

ComedyFamily
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–29%
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–29%

Summary

The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend, Rene.

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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
Produced by
John Cherry, Kenneth M. Badish
Music by
Neill Solomon

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Facts

June 27, 1997 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
June 27, 1997
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Family, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Bag of Kidnapping, Creator Cameo, Did Not Get the Girl +2

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Ernest Goes to Africa?"

Questions about Ernest Goes to Africa

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Where can I stream Ernest Goes to Africa?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Ernest Goes to Africa from Apple TV Store.

Is Ernest Goes to Africa worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 4.4).

Is Ernest Goes to Africa okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Will Ernest Goes to Africa make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Ernest Goes to Africa?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.