Ernest Goes to Africa
1997, English. Directed by John Cherry.
And Africa Will Never Be The Same!
Ernest gifts Renee a yo-yo made with two jewels, unaware that they are the precious Eyes of Igoli. Things take a turn when Renee gets kidnapped and Ernest sets out to rescue her.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Ernest Goes to Africa
Ernest Goes to Africa isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- John CherryDirector
- Jim VarneyErnest P. Worrell
- Linda KashRene Loomis
- Jamie BartlettMr. Thompson
- Clare MarshallBetty, Rene's Serving Mate
- Washington XisoloSinkatutu Chief
- Robert WhiteheadPrince Kazim
- Zane MeasJameen
- Charles PillaiKareem
- Sello SebotsaneBazoo (Thompson's Thug)
- Frank OppermanDobbs
- Dan RobbertseThug #1
- Frank PereiraThug #2
Details
- Released
- 27 June 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Cherry
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News & fan talk
Watch before Ernest Goes to Africa
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
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
1994 · 4.1/10
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Slam Dunk Ernest
1995 · 4.4/10
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What comes next in the series.
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Ernest Goes to Africa: quick answers
What should I watch before Ernest Goes to Africa?
Watch Ernest Scared Stupid (1991), Ernest Rides Again (1993), Ernest Goes to School (1994), and Slam Dunk Ernest (1995) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Ernest Goes to Africa?
Next in the series: Ernest in the Army (1998).
Is Ernest Goes to Africa worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.2/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ernest Goes to Africa?
Ernest Goes to Africa runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Ernest Goes to Africa have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ernest Goes to Africa. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ernest Goes to Africa parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ernest Goes to Africa is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ernest Goes to Africa on?
Ernest Goes to Africa isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ernest Goes to Africa?
If you liked Ernest Goes to Africa, try Shorts, The Luck of the Irish, Hey There, It's Yogi Bear!.
Who directed Ernest Goes to Africa?
Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) was directed by John Cherry and stars Jim Varney, Linda Kash, Jamie Bartlett.