Ernest Goes to Camp

Ernest Goes to Camp

1987 · 92 min · EN · PG · 5.3 (195 votes)
Dir. John Cherry · Starring Jim Varney, Victoria Racimo, John Vernon, Lyle Alzado, Gailard Sartain, Daniel Butler · Music Shane Keister · Ernest Collection

“Welcome to Kamp Kikakee, the craziest summer camp ever!”

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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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A silly, good-hearted romp where a lovable goofball rallies a group of kids against a greedy corporation. Expect broad gags, earnest lessons, and a feel-good, slightly cheesy 80s vibe.

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