What is Ernest Goes to Africa like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ernest Goes to Africa as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Ernest Goes to Africa violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Ernest Goes to Africa as mild.

Which films are like Ernest Goes to Africa?

Films with a similar feel include Ernest Goes to Camp, Ernest Scared Stupid, and The Goonies.

How long is Ernest Goes to Africa?

Ernest Goes to Africa runs 90 minutes.

Where can I watch Ernest Goes to Africa?

In United States, Ernest Goes to Africa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.

Ernest Goes to Africa

Name: Ernest Goes to Africa
Genre: Comedy, Family, Adventure
Released: 1997-06-27
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 4.23199987411499
Cast: Jim Varney, Linda Kash, Jamie Bartlett, Robert Whitehead, Sello Sebotsane

199790 min★ 4.2

An accident-prone everyman races across Africa to rescue his would-be girlfriend after stolen diamonds become an absurd yo-yo.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Brisk
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Simple
Violence: Mild

goofy
energetic
buoyant
family movie night
lazy afternoon

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

Ernest must travel to Africa and rescue Rene despite her belief that he is not a man of action.
The stolen diamonds are made into a yo-yo and given to Rene.
The diamond yo-yo and Ernest's exaggerated comic behavior anchor the comedic set pieces.
Ernest travels to Africa after Rene is kidnapped by diamond-seeking criminals.

Films like Ernest Goes to Africa, and why

Ernest Goes to Camp
family-friendly slapstick comedy centered on an eccentric comic protagonist and an adventure rescue
Ernest Scared Stupid
broad physical comedy, comic disguises, and an unlikely hero thrust into a rescue adventure
The Goonies
children's adventure comedy featuring exaggerated villains, international peril, and buoyant slapstick

Movie Details

Director: John Cherry
Release Date: 1997-06-27
Runtime: 90 min
Rating: 4.2 / 10 (71)

Cast

Jim Varney
Linda Kash
Jamie Bartlett
Robert Whitehead
Sello Sebotsane
Frank Opperman
Zane Meas
Ian Yule
Washington Xisolo
Charles Pillai

Where to watch in United States

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is Ernest Goes to Africa about?: An accident-prone everyman races across Africa to rescue his would-be girlfriend after stolen diamonds become an absurd yo-yo.
What is Ernest Goes to Africa like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ernest Goes to Africa as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
Is Ernest Goes to Africa violent?: Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Ernest Goes to Africa as mild.
Which films are like Ernest Goes to Africa?: Films with a similar feel include Ernest Goes to Camp, Ernest Scared Stupid, and The Goonies.
How long is Ernest Goes to Africa?: Ernest Goes to Africa runs 90 minutes.
Where can I watch Ernest Goes to Africa?: In United States, Ernest Goes to Africa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.

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