Ernest in the Army

Name: Ernest in the Army
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1998-02-24
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cast: Jim Varney, Hayley Tyson, David Müller, Christo Davids, Jeffrey Pillars

1998, English. Directed by John Cherry.

America's hero is finally back in camp!

Ernest P. Worrell is now in the military as a soldier. Once he begins, him and his team investigates a dictator who was responsible for the wars in the nearly village. Suddenly, Ernest finds a lost boy and has to keep him safe until his father recovers.

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Runtime: 1h 25m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG

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Ernest in the Army is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India.

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Released: 24 February 1998
Country: South Africa, United States of America
Written by: John Cherry, Joseph Dattorre, Jeffrey Pillars

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What should I watch before Ernest in the Army?

Watch Ernest Rides Again (1993), Ernest Goes to School (1994), Slam Dunk Ernest (1995), and Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.

Is Ernest in the Army worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.0/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Ernest in the Army?

Ernest in the Army runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).

Does Ernest in the Army have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Ernest in the Army. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Ernest in the Army parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Ernest in the Army is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Ernest in the Army on?

Ernest in the Army is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Ernest in the Army?

If you liked Ernest in the Army, try Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, Thunderstruck, How to Eat Fried Worms.

Who directed Ernest in the Army?

Ernest in the Army (1998) was directed by John Cherry and stars Jim Varney, Hayley Tyson, David Müller.