Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
A Holiday Comedy Unlike Any Other!
When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.
Director: John Cherry
Genre: Comedy, Family
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: November 11, 1988
Cast
- Jim Varney - Ernest P. Worrell
- Oliver Clark - Joe Carruthers
- Noelle Parker - Harmony
- Gailard Sartain - Chuck
- Billie Bird - Mary Morrissey
- Bill Byrge - Bobby
- Douglas Seale - Santa
- Robert Lesser - Marty
- Key Howard - Immigration Agent
- Jack Swanson - Businessman
Screenplay
- Bosco Kline (Screenplay)
- Ed Turner (Story)
- Ed Turner (Screenplay)
Music: Mark Snow
Cinematography: Peter Stein
Production: Emshell Producers, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $28M
Original Language: en
Themes
Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Christmas and Holiday Warmth, Holiday Reunions and Chaotic Fun, Holiday Vacation Disaster and Hilarious Fun
Keywords
holiday, christmas
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ernest Saves Christmas about?
- When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.
- Who directed Ernest Saves Christmas?
- Ernest Saves Christmas was directed by John Cherry.
- Who stars in Ernest Saves Christmas?
- Ernest Saves Christmas stars Jim Varney, Oliver Clark, Noelle Parker, Gailard Sartain, Billie Bird, Bill Byrge.
- How long is Ernest Saves Christmas?
- Ernest Saves Christmas has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Ernest Saves Christmas?
- Ernest Saves Christmas is a Comedy, Family film.
- What is the budget of Ernest Saves Christmas?
- Ernest Saves Christmas had a budget of $6M.
- How much did Ernest Saves Christmas gross?
- Ernest Saves Christmas grossed $28M worldwide.
- Where was Ernest Saves Christmas produced?
- Ernest Saves Christmas was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ernest Saves Christmas?
- The themes of Ernest Saves Christmas include: Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Christmas and Holiday Warmth, Holiday Reunions and Chaotic Fun, Holiday Vacation Disaster and Hilarious Fun.