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Ernest in the Army

1998·Movie
1h 25min·PG
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes17%32%

Where to watch

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About

America's hero is finally back in camp!

Ernest P. Worrell is now in the military as a soldier. Once he begins, him and his team investigates a dictator who was responsible for the wars in the nearly village. Suddenly, Ernest finds a lost boy and has to keep him safe until his father recovers.
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Crew

Directed by:
John Cherry
Written by:
John Cherry, Jeffrey Pillars, Joseph Dattorre
Produced by:
John Cherry, Chris August, Kenneth M. Badish
Composed by:
Mark Adler

Sequels and Prequels

Media

Questions about Ernest in the Army

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Where can I stream Ernest in the Army legally?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeXumo PlayTubi TVHowdy

Ernest in the Army 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 Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ernest in the Army worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28/100 (IMDb 4.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ernest in the Army rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Ernest in the Army?

1 h 25 min

Ernest in the Army runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ernest in the Army?

Critics17
Audiences39

Not quite. Audiences rate Ernest in the Army higher (39) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Ernest in the Army in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in South Africa, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ernest in the Army?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ernest in the Army in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ernest in the Army use?

Only a Flesh WoundQuracMildly MilitaryThe RevealAmbiguous SyntaxShout-OutNebulous Evil OrganisationBig BadOne-Steve LimitDid Not Get the GirlCreator CameoThe Chosen Oneand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Ernest in the Army, including Only a Flesh Wound, Qurac, Mildly Military.