Ernest Scared Stupid
1991, English. Directed by John Cherry.
A comedy so funny it's scary!
Well-intentioned, eternally bumbling Ernest P. Worrell accidentally releases an evil demon from its sacred tomb. As the demon flexes its power and goes on a ruinous rampage, good-guy Ernest tries to step in to save the town from mass destruction. Trouble is, a 200-year-old curse has scared Ernest stupid, and that means hilarity all around! So, kick back and let the laugh-ridden adventures begin.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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5.4/10 from 228 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Ernest Scared Stupid is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 11 October 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Cherry, Coke Sams, Charles Gale
- Budget
- $9.6M
- Box office
- $14M
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Ernest Scared Stupid: quick answers
What should I watch before Ernest Scared Stupid?
Watch Ernest Goes to Camp (1987), Ernest Saves Christmas (1988), and Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) first.
What comes after Ernest Scared Stupid?
Next in the series: Ernest Rides Again (1993), Ernest Goes to School (1994), and Slam Dunk Ernest (1995).
Is Ernest Scared Stupid worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 228 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ernest Scared Stupid?
Ernest Scared Stupid runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Ernest Scared Stupid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ernest Scared Stupid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ernest Scared Stupid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ernest Scared Stupid is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ernest Scared Stupid on?
Ernest Scared Stupid is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ernest Scared Stupid?
If you liked Ernest Scared Stupid, try The Curse of Bridge Hollow, R.L. Stine's Monsterville: The Cabinet of Souls, Dracula: Dead and Loving It.
Who directed Ernest Scared Stupid?
Ernest Scared Stupid (1991) was directed by John Cherry and stars Jim Varney, Bill Byrge, John Cadenhead.