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Slam Dunk Ernest

1995·Movie
1h 33min·PG
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes–31%

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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Sports and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Ernest P. Worrell becomes a basketball star after an angel bearing an uncanny resemblance to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gives him a pair of magic sneakers.
Slapstick HumorFamily-FriendlySports ComedyNineties NostalgiaAbsurdist PremiseGoofy AnticsLighthearted FunMagical Realism

Crew

Directed by:
John Cherry
Written by:
John Cherry, Daniel Butler
Produced by:
Chris August
Composed by:
Mark Adler

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Where can I stream Slam Dunk Ernest legally?

PrimefuboTVFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVHowdy

Slam Dunk Ernest is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, 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 Plex. 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 Slam Dunk Ernest worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 4.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Slam Dunk Ernest rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Slam Dunk Ernest?

1 h 33 min

Slam Dunk Ernest runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is Slam Dunk Ernest in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Slam Dunk Ernest?

5AUCAGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Slam Dunk Ernest in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Slam Dunk Ernest use?

Anti-Role ModelArmor-Piercing ResponseArtistic License – SportsBeauty Is BadBitch in Sheep's ClothingThe ChessmasterParental HypocrisyVillain RespectDown to the Last PlayDisproportionate RetributionWPUNShout-Outand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Slam Dunk Ernest, including Anti-Role Model, Armor-Piercing Response, Artistic License – Sports.