Ernest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance councilor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile delinquents as well as stop a shady st... Read allErnest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance councilor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile delinquents as well as stop a shady strip mining company from closing the camp.Ernest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance councilor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile delinquents as well as stop a shady strip mining company from closing the camp.
- Awards
- 1 nomination total
- Attorney Elliott Blatz
- (as Buck Ford)
Featured reviews
When I first saw this movie, I didn't think much of it. I didn't think it was a bad movie, but I didn't think that it was a good movie either. However, after seeing the movie a second time, I grew to appreciate the crazy antics of Ernest and he instantly became one of my favorite movie characters.
It is in ERNEST GOES TO CAMP that Ernest is at his best. The movie contains some hilarious scenes between Ernest and the campers, which help make this one of the best summer camp movies ever. Jim Varney, possibly the most underrated actor of the 1990s, was able to create such a unique and interesting character with this movie that it is really hard to dislike Ernest. There is a little Ernest in us all. Rest in peace, Jim Varney. Your legacy lives on!
Did you know
- TriviaJim Varney himself sang the song "Gee I'm Glad It's Raining" in a single take. Reportedly, when he finished performing the song, there wasn't a single dry eye on set.
- GoofsWhen the ladder falls over backwards with Ernest in the beginning, you can see he jumps off screen before it hits the ground. You also see that he wasn't very high off the ground. Maybe 3-4 feet.
- Quotes
[Ernest is getting his shots and is in pain]
Ernest P. Worrell: I did it! I took the Lindbergh baby! I am Josef Mengele! Aaahhh!
- Crazy creditsAn additional scene during the credits features Jake finally coming up with the "quintessential" eggs erroneous and feeding it to Eddie. Eddie turns into a classical singer singing "Quando Condo" and Jake eats some eggs erroneous for himself.
- Alternate versionsThe version that aired on NBC's The Wonderful World of Disney is divided into two parts, with part 2 starting with Ernest talking to his turtle. The closing credits of this version are also different, airing with the Kamp Kikakee logo painted on a wooden post in the background and the instrumental theme/Indian chant that aired during the start of the movie.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Nostalgia Critic: Ernest Saves Christmas (2009)
- SoundtracksGee I'm Glad It's Rainin'
Lyrics by Alice Keister
Music by Shane Keister & Alice Keister
Performed by Jim Varney
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- Also known as
- Ernest va al campamento
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Box office
- Budget
- $3,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $23,509,382
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,171,957
- May 25, 1987
- Gross worldwide
- $23,509,382