Ernest Goes to School
1994, English. Directed by Coke Sams.
America's favorite class clown finally makes the grade!
Jim Varney's recurring dim-bulb character Ernest P. Worrell returns in this film as a school janitor seeking to obtain a high school diploma.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Ernest Goes to School is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India.
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Details
- Released
- 10 June 1994
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Coke Sams, Bruce Arntson
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Ernest Goes to Camp
1987 · 5.2/10
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Ernest Saves Christmas
1988 · 5.4/10
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Ernest Goes to Jail
1990 · 5.0/10
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Ernest Scared Stupid
1991 · 5.4/10
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Ernest Rides Again
1993 · 4.4/10
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Ernest Goes to School: quick answers
What should I watch before Ernest Goes to School?
Watch Ernest Saves Christmas (1988), Ernest Goes to Jail (1990), Ernest Scared Stupid (1991), and Ernest Rides Again (1993) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after Ernest Goes to School?
Next in the series: Slam Dunk Ernest (1995), Ernest Goes to Africa (1997), and Ernest in the Army (1998).
Is Ernest Goes to School worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.1/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ernest Goes to School?
Ernest Goes to School runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Ernest Goes to School have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ernest Goes to School. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ernest Goes to School parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ernest Goes to School is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ernest Goes to School on?
Ernest Goes to School is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ernest Goes to School?
If you liked Ernest Goes to School, try Thunderstruck, Nativity!, Cadet Kelly.
Who directed Ernest Goes to School?
Ernest Goes to School (1994) was directed by Coke Sams and stars Jim Varney, Linda Kash, Bill Byrge.