Ernest Goes to Jail
"Guilty of Maximum Fun in the First Degree!"
Originally released in 1990. Ernest Goes to Jail is a comedy/family film. directed by John Cherry. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jim Varney, Gailard Sartain, and Bill Byrge
Synopsis
Bumbling bank janitor Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, and soon finds himself in trouble when he is covertly switched with a look-a-like crime boss. Ernest must escape from jail to expose the mix-up.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 6, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (168 votes)
Box Office
$25M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $25,029,791
Production Companies
- Silver Screen Partners IV
- Touchstone Pictures
- Emshell Producers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest Goes to Jail about?
Bumbling bank janitor Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, and soon finds himself in trouble when he is covertly switched with a look-a-like crime boss. Ernest must escape from jail to expos...
Who directed Ernest Goes to Jail?
Ernest Goes to Jail was directed by John Cherry.
How long is Ernest Goes to Jail?
Ernest Goes to Jail has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Ernest Goes to Jail released?
Ernest Goes to Jail was released on April 6, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ernest Goes to Jail?
The main cast of Ernest Goes to Jail includes Jim Varney, Gailard Sartain, Bill Byrge, Barbara Tyson, Barry Scott.
Is Ernest Goes to Jail worth watching?
Ernest Goes to Jail has a user rating of 5.0/10 based on 168 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.