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1988

Ernest Saves Christmas

Directed by John Cherry
A Holiday Comedy Unlike Any Other!

When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.

Duration

1h 31m

Released

November 11, 1988

Revenue

$28,202,109

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5.3

Rating195

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Lists88

Cast46

  • Jim Varney
  • Oliver Clark
  • Noelle Parker
  • Gailard Sartain
  • Billie Bird
  • Bill Byrge
  • Douglas Seale
  • Robert Lesser
  • Key Howard

Part ofThe Ernest Collection

Includes Ernest Goes to Camp (1987), Ernest Goes to Africa (1997), Ernest Goes to Jail (1990), Ernest in the Army (1998), Ernest Rides Again (1993), Ernest Saves Christmas (1988), Ernest Scared Stupid (1991), Slam Dunk Ernest (1995), and Ernest Goes to School (1994).

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