Ernest Goes to Camp
1987, English. Directed by John Cherry.
Welcome to Kamp Kikakee, the craziest summer camp ever!
Ernest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance counselor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile delinquents while stopping a shady strip mining company from closing the camp as well.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- John CherryDirector
- Jim VarneyErnest P. Worrell
- Victoria RacimoNurse St. Cloud
- John VernonSherman Krader
- Lyle AlzadoBronk Stinson (Foreman)
- Gailard SartainJake
- Daniel ButlerEddy
- Iron Eyes CodyOld Indian Chief
- Patrick DayBobby Wayne
- Scott MenvilleCrutchfield
- Jacob VargasBubba Vargas
- Danny CapriDanny
- Hakeem Abdul-SamadMoustafa-Hakeem Jones
Details
- Released
- 22 May 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Cherry, Coke Sams
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $24M
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What comes next in the series.
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Ernest Goes to School
1994 · 4.1/10
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Ernest Goes to Camp: quick answers
What comes after Ernest Goes to Camp?
Next in the series: Ernest Saves Christmas (1988), Ernest Goes to Jail (1990), and Ernest Scared Stupid (1991).
Is Ernest Goes to Camp worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 198 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ernest Goes to Camp?
Ernest Goes to Camp runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Ernest Goes to Camp have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ernest Goes to Camp. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ernest Goes to Camp parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ernest Goes to Camp is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ernest Goes to Camp on?
Ernest Goes to Camp isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ernest Goes to Camp?
If you liked Ernest Goes to Camp, try Thunderstruck, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, Camp Nowhere.
Who directed Ernest Goes to Camp?
Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) was directed by John Cherry and stars Jim Varney, Victoria Racimo, John Vernon.