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Slam Dunk Ernest

1995·Movie
1h 33min·PG
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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A , comedy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.
NBA All-Star Cameo FestFamily-Friendly Sports ComedyShaq's Star VehicleLighthearted Underdog Story90s Pop Culture Time CapsuleGentle Romance SubplotLow-Stakes FunCharisma-Driven Performance

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Sequels and Prequels

Ernest Goes to Camp
Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)
GoodWatch score 47
Ernest Saves Christmas
Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
GoodWatch score 47
Ernest Goes to Jail
Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)
GoodWatch score 40
Ernest Scared Stupid
Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)
GoodWatch score 46
Ernest Rides Again
Ernest Rides Again (1993)
GoodWatch score 36
Ernest Goes to School
Ernest Goes to School (1994)
GoodWatch score 41
Slam Dunk Ernest
Slam Dunk Ernest (1995)
GoodWatch score 40
Ernest Goes to Africa
Ernest Goes to Africa (1997)
GoodWatch score 38
Ernest in the Army
Ernest in the Army (1998)
GoodWatch score 27

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Questions about Slam Dunk Ernest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Slam Dunk Ernest worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 4.6).

Is Slam Dunk Ernest okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Slam Dunk Ernest make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is Slam Dunk Ernest good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including Anti-Role Model, Armor-Piercing Response, and Artistic License – Sports.