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Ernest in the Army

1998·Movie
1h 25min·PG
27
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A , comedy: .

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

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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.
Family ComedyHeartwarmingSlapstick HumorLow StakesNostalgic VibeSafe for KidsSimple PlotComfort ViewingGeneric Sitcom FeelLight Entertainment

Sequels and Prequels

Ernest Goes to Camp
Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)
GoodWatch score 47
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Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)
GoodWatch score 40
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GoodWatch score 46
Ernest Rides Again
Ernest Rides Again (1993)
GoodWatch score 36
Slam Dunk Ernest
Slam Dunk Ernest (1995)
GoodWatch score 40
Ernest in the Army
Ernest in the Army (1998)
GoodWatch score 27

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Where can I stream Ernest in the Army?

In the United States, Ernest in the Army streams on Prime and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Ernest in the Army worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27 (IMDb 4.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). Audiences rate it higher (39 out of 100) than critics (17).

Is Ernest in the Army okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Ernest in the Army make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Ernest in the Army?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.