Ernest Goes to Camp (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1987, Ernest Goes to Camp is a comedy and family film directed by John R. Cherry III, running about 92 minutes. “Welcome to Kamp Kikakee, the craziest summer camp ever!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 mining company from closing the camp as well.
Who’s in it. Ernest Goes to Camp stars Jim Varney as Ernest P. Worrell, Victoria Racimo as Nurse St. Cloud, John Vernon as Sherman Krader and Lyle Alzado as Bronk Stinson (Foreman), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Ernest Goes to Camp has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $23.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ernest Goes to Camp page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ernest Goes to Camp tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)?
- In US, Ernest Goes to Camp is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ernest Goes to Camp worth watching?
- Ernest Goes to Camp holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Camp?
- Ernest Goes to Camp stars Jim Varney, Victoria Racimo, John Vernon, Lyle Alzado and Gailard Sartain.
- When was Ernest Goes to Camp released?
- Ernest Goes to Camp was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.