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Ernest Goes to School

  • 1994
  • PG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
3.3K
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Jim Varney in Ernest Goes to School (1994)
Jim Varney's recurring dim-bulb character Ernest P. Worrell returns in this film as a school maintenance man seeking to obtain a high school diploma.
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Jim Varney's recurring dim-bulb character Ernest P. Worrell returns in this film as a school maintenance man seeking to obtain a high school diploma.Jim Varney's recurring dim-bulb character Ernest P. Worrell returns in this film as a school maintenance man seeking to obtain a high school diploma.Jim Varney's recurring dim-bulb character Ernest P. Worrell returns in this film as a school maintenance man seeking to obtain a high school diploma.

  • Director
    • Coke Sams
  • Writers
    • Coke Sams
    • Bruce Arntson
  • Stars
    • Jim Varney
    • Linda Kash
    • Bill Byrge
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    3.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Coke Sams
    • Writers
      • Coke Sams
      • Bruce Arntson
    • Stars
      • Jim Varney
      • Linda Kash
      • Bill Byrge
    • 23User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast23

    Jim Varney
    Jim Varney
    • Ernest
    Linda Kash
    Linda Kash
    • Gerta
    Bill Byrge
    • Bobby
    Jason Michas
    Jason Michas
    • Donald
    Sarah Chalke
    Sarah Chalke
    • Maisy
    • (as Sarah Chalk)
    Gabe Khouth
    Gabe Khouth
    • Rodney
    • (as Gaber Khouth)
    Corrine Koslo
    • Miss Flugal
    Russell Porter
    Russell Porter
    • Brad
    Will Sasso
    Will Sasso
    • Russell
    • (as William Sasso)
    Duncan Fraser
    Duncan Fraser
    • Coach Decker
    French Tickner
    French Tickner
    • Principal Procter
    Kevin McNulty
    Kevin McNulty
    • Axwell
    • (as Kevin Mcnulty)
    Ron Robinson
    Ron Robinson
    • Coach Carson
    Judith Maxie
    Judith Maxie
    • Ms. Nichols
    Fran Gebhard
    • Miss Cosgrove
    Clint Bailie
    • Frog Kid
    William Samples
    William Samples
    • Mr. Peyton
    Betty Linde
    Betty Linde
    • Miss Boyd
    • Director
      • Coke Sams
    • Writers
      • Coke Sams
      • Bruce Arntson
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In real life, Jim Varney dropped out of high school to pursue his acting career.
    • Goofs
      Ernest's school, Chickasaw Falls, are the Muskrats. But inside the school there are banners for "The Knights", and the football team runs through a large display of Native American Headdress (Feathers).
    • Quotes
      • Ernest: Since the Hulkster was defeated by The Ultimate Warrior.
    • Connections
      Featured in Cinematic Venom: The Reboot: Ernest Goes To School (1994) (2023)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 6, 1994 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ernest vuelve al instituto
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver Technical Secondary School - 2600 E Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada(the high school)
    • Production companies
      • Emshell Producers Group
      • Ernest Partners
      • Pacific Motion Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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