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Ernest Goes to Camp

PG19871h 32mJohn Cherry
IMDb 5.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 62% · Metacritic 24

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"Welcome to Kamp Kikakee, the craziest summer camp ever!"

Ernest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance counselor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile delinquents while stopping a shady strip mining company from closing the camp as well.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) about?

Ernest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance counselor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile delinquents while stopping a shady strip mining company from closing the camp as well.

Who stars in Ernest Goes to Camp?

Ernest Goes to Camp stars Jim Varney (Ernest P. Worrell), Victoria Racimo (Nurse St. Cloud), John Vernon (Sherman Krader), Lyle Alzado (Bronk Stinson (Foreman)), Gailard Sartain (Jake). The film was directed by John Cherry.

How long is Ernest Goes to Camp?

Ernest Goes to Camp has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG.

Is Ernest Goes to Camp worth watching?

Ernest Goes to Camp holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 62. Fans of Comedy, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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