Ernest Saves Christmas
1988, English. Directed by John Cherry.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Ernest Saves Christmas is streaming on Disney Plus, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Essential in India.
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Details
- Released
- 11 November 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- B. Kline, Ed Turner
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $28M
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Ernest Saves Christmas: quick answers
What should I watch before Ernest Saves Christmas?
Watch Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) first.
What comes after Ernest Saves Christmas?
Next in the series: Ernest Goes to Jail (1990), Ernest Scared Stupid (1991), and Ernest Rides Again (1993).
Is Ernest Saves Christmas worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 224 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ernest Saves Christmas?
Ernest Saves Christmas runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Ernest Saves Christmas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ernest Saves Christmas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ernest Saves Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ernest Saves Christmas is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ernest Saves Christmas on?
Ernest Saves Christmas is streaming on Disney Plus, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Essential in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ernest Saves Christmas?
If you liked Ernest Saves Christmas, try Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh, Candy Cane Lane, Kristin's Christmas Past.
Who directed Ernest Saves Christmas?
Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) was directed by John Cherry and stars Jim Varney, Oliver Clark, Noelle Parker.