Ernest Goes to Africa (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1997, Ernest Goes to Africa is a comedy and family film directed by John R. Cherry III, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Ernest Goes to Africa stars Jim Varney as Ernest P. Worrell, Linda Kash as Rene Loomis, Jamie Bartlett as Mr. Thompson and Claire Marshall as Betty, Rene's serving mate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Ernest Goes to Africa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ernest Goes to Africa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ernest Goes to Africa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ernest Goes to Africa (1997)?
- In US, Ernest Goes to Africa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ernest Goes to Africa worth watching?
- Ernest Goes to Africa holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Goes to Africa?
- Ernest Goes to Africa stars Jim Varney, Linda Kash, Jamie Bartlett, Claire Marshall and Frank Opperman.
- When was Ernest Goes to Africa released?
- Ernest Goes to Africa was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.