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Where to Watch Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) in the US
- 1988
- PG
- 1h 31m
- 5.8IMDb
- 40%Rotten Tomatoes
- 44Metascore
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What it's about
Ernest P. Worell, a sweet but silly taxi driver who at times suffers delusions of grandeur, has just chauffeured a rather extraordinary fare: "His Great Red Oneness, the Claus" himself. It seems Santa hasn't got the magic for another Christmas season, and has come to Orlando, Florida for Joe Carruthers, the man he has chosen as his successor. But things quickly begin to unravel, thanks to Joe's meddling agent and Santa's increasingly unreliable memory. Incredibly, dimwitted Ernest soon becomes Santa's only hope! Joining forces with a young runaway named "Harmony Star," Ernest rushes to save the holidays as we know them.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John R. Cherry III
- Starring
- Jim Varney, Douglas Seale, Oliver Clark
Details
- Release date
- Nov 11, 1988
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $28,202,109
Where to Watch Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Ernest Saves Christmas in the United States?
- Ernest Saves Christmas is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Disney+ (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Ernest Saves Christmas or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Disney+ (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Ernest Saves Christmas for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Ernest Saves Christmas in the United States.
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