Ernest Saves Christmas

(Ernest Saves Christmas)

Basics

A film directed by John R. Cherry III
1988 | 95 minutes | Colour | Dolby | 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

High-flying reindeer! Mischievous elves! Warp-speed sleigh rides! Get
set for a magical dose of holiday cheer, zany season's greetings,  and
spell-binding  special effects in this fast-paced, heartwarming comedy
hit! When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of
Christmas surprises to a new St. Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters, including that lovable  know-it-all  Ernest  P. Worrell!   Along   the   way,   Santa   and   Ernest  help a cynical teen
experience the season's spirit like never before. And that's  where  the fun  --  and  magic  --  begin! Ernest Saves Christmas... one delightful, surprising tale you'll never forget!

Main Cast

Jim Varney
Douglas Seale
Oliver Clark
Noëlle Parker
Gailard Sartain
Billie Bird
Bill Byrge
Robert Lesser
Key Howard
Jack Swanson
Buddy Douglas
Patty Maloney
Beecher Martin
Barry Brazell
George Kaplan
Ernest P. Worrell
Santa
Joe Carruthers
Harmony
Chuck
Mary Morrissey
Bobby
Marty Brock
Immigration Agent
Businessman
Pyramus
Thisbe
Agent Skippy
Cab Passenger
Mr. Dillis

Production Companies

Touchstone Pictures
Silver Screen Partners III
Emshell Producers

Distributors

Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (USA)

Release Dates

🇺🇸 November 11, 1988
🇬🇧 November 17, 1989

Also Known As

No information available at this moment.

Box-Office

Budget
$6,500,000

Worldwide Box-Office
$28,202,109