Ernest Goes to Africa

Ernest Goes to Africa

1997 · 90 min · EN · PG · 4.2 (71 votes)
Dir. John Cherry · Starring Jim Varney, Linda Kash, Jamie Bartlett, Robert Whitehead, Sello Sebotsane, Frank Opperman · Music Neill Solomon · Ernest Collection
ComedyFamilyAdventure

The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend, Rene. But Rene wants a man of action, and doesn't think that Ernest fits the bill. After the bad guys come looking for the stolen diamonds and kidnap Rene, all of her fantasies come true as Ernest has to go to Africa to rescue her.

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Expect a silly, good-natured romp with Ernest's signature physical comedy. It's a lighthearted adventure filled with improbable situations and a dash of cartoonish danger, perfect for a carefree watch.

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