Ernest Saves Christmas 1988
“A Holiday Comedy Unlike Any Other!”
What is Ernest Saves Christmas?
Topic: Film "Ernest Saves Christmas" (1988). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 11, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Emshell Producers, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $28,202,109
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Topic: Film "Ernest Saves Christmas" (1988).
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[1] TMDB: Title: Ernest Saves Christmas (1988), Rating: PG, Release Date: 11/11/1988 (US), Genres: Comedy and Family, Runtime: 1h 31m.
[2] IMDb: Cast and crew credits link.
[3] TMDB: Synopsis: "When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas."
[4] DVDcover: Date 2017.10.17 (likely cover upload date, not film info).
Title: Ernest Saves Christmas
Year: 1988
Release Date: November 11, 1988 (US)
Rating: PG
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and family that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Ernest Saves Christmas worth watching?
Ernest Saves Christmas holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 219 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Family for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Ernest Saves Christmas and when was it released?
Ernest Saves Christmas is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.
Who directed Ernest Saves Christmas?
Ernest Saves Christmas was directed by John Cherry.
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