Ernest Goes to Camp
"Welcome to Kamp Kikakee, the craziest summer camp ever!"
Originally released in 1987. Ernest Goes to Camp is a comedy/family film. directed by John Cherry.
Starring Jim Varney, Victoria Racimo, and John Vernon
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (179 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$23.5M
7.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jim Varney
as Ernest P. Worrell
Victoria Racimo
as Nurse St. Cloud
John Vernon
as Sherman Krader
Lyle Alzado
as Bronk Stinson (Foreman)
Gailard Sartain
as Jake
Daniel Butler
as Eddy
Iron Eyes Cody
as Old Indian Chief
Patrick Day
as Bobby Wayne
Scott Menville
as Crutchfield
Jacob Vargas
as Bubba Vargas
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $23,509,382
Production Companies
- Silver Screen Partners II
- Touchstone Pictures
- Emshell Producers
- Silver Screen Partners III
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest Goes to Camp 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 mini...
Who directed Ernest Goes to Camp?
Ernest Goes to Camp was directed by John Cherry.
How long is Ernest Goes to Camp?
Ernest Goes to Camp has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Ernest Goes to Camp released?
Ernest Goes to Camp was released on May 22, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ernest Goes to Camp?
The main cast of Ernest Goes to Camp includes Jim Varney, Victoria Racimo, John Vernon, Lyle Alzado, Gailard Sartain.
Is Ernest Goes to Camp worth watching?
Ernest Goes to Camp has a user rating of 5.2/10 based on 179 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.