Ernest in the Army (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1998, Ernest in the Army is a comedy and family film directed by John R. Cherry III, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Ernest P. Worrell is now in the military as a soldier. Once he begins, him and his team investigates a dictator who was responsible for the wars in the nearly village. Suddenly, Ernest finds a lost boy and has to keep him safe until his father recovers.
Who’s in it. Ernest in the Army stars Jim Varney as Ernest P. Worrell, Ivan D. Lucas as Pres. Almar Habib Tufuti, Hayley Tyson as Cindy Swanson and Farouk Valley-Omar as Kibee (as Farouk Valley Omar), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Ernest in the Army has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ernest in the Army page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ernest in the Army tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ernest in the Army (1998)?
- In US, Ernest in the Army is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ernest in the Army worth watching?
- Ernest in the Army holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ernest in the Army?
- Ernest in the Army stars Jim Varney, Ivan D. Lucas, Hayley Tyson, Farouk Valley-Omar and Peter Butler.
- When was Ernest in the Army released?
- Ernest in the Army was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.