Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- goofy
- breezy
- family movie night
- lazy afternoon
What critics said
Critics and commercial results indicate a poorly received, low-performing entry in the Ernest series.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ernest P. Worrell is placed in a treasure-seeking adventure where broad comic behavior is central to the action.
The hidden crown jewels motivate Ernest and Abner while a mob attempts to seize them.
History professor Abner Melon partners with Ernest after they discover a huge historical cannon and hidden crown jewels.
The PG rating, family genre, and slapstick presentation position the film for children and family viewing.
Films like Ernest Rides Again, and why
Ernest Goes to Camp
family-friendly slapstick comedy centered on an accident-prone comic hero and a fast-moving treasure adventure
Ernest Scared Stupid
Ernest P. Worrell comedy with broad physical humor, child-accessible peril, and an unlikely adventure premise
The Goonies
family comedy built around exaggerated slapstick, eccentric characters, and a quest involving valuable objects
Movie Details
- Director
- John Cherry
- Release Date
- 1993-11-12
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 4.4 / 10 (64)
Cast
- Jim Varney
- Ron James
- Tom Butler
- Linda Kash
- Frank C. Turner
- Lillian Carlson
- Alf Humphreys
- Mitchell Kosterman
- Alan Robertson
- Dave 'Squatch' Ward
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ernest Rides Again about?
- Ernest P. Worrell turns a hunt for a historical cannon and hidden crown jewels into a chaotic family adventure.
- What is Ernest Rides Again like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ernest Rides Again as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Ernest Rides Again violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Ernest Rides Again as mild.
- What did critics think of Ernest Rides Again?
- Critics and commercial results indicate a poorly received, low-performing entry in the Ernest series.
- Which films are like Ernest Rides Again?
- Films with a similar feel include Ernest Goes to Camp, Ernest Scared Stupid, and The Goonies.
- How long is Ernest Rides Again?
- Ernest Rides Again runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ernest Rides Again?
- In United States, Ernest Rides Again streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel.
