Ernest Rides Again (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ernest Rides Again is a 1993 family comedy directed by John R. Cherry III, starring Jim Varney, Tom Butler and Alf Humphreys. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- John R. Cherry III
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Emshell Producers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ernest Rides Again About?
The premise of Ernest Rides Again without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Lovable simpleton Ernest P. Worrell unwittingly sets off a chaotic quest when he discovers an ancient plate, leading him and straight-laced professor Dr. Abner Melon on a search for the missing Crown Jewels of England. Their pursuit is filled with comical mishaps and pursued by determined detectives from Scotland Yard in a hilarious chase across the countryside.
Ernest Rides Again Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- ernest p. worrell character
- slimehouse
- reference to nefertiti
- reference to indiana jones
- 5th installment
- crown jewels
- cannon
- reference to john wayne
- based on commercial
- sequel
- independent film
- character name in title
Ernest Rides Again Cast
Jim Varney leads the cast, with Tom Butler and Alf Humphreys. Directed by John R. Cherry III; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director John R. Cherry III
Also Starring in Ernest Rides Again
· 6 moreMore from John R. Cherry III
More films directed by John R. Cherry III, best-rated first: Ernest Scared Stupid, Ernest Goes to Jail, Ernest Saves Christmas and Ernest Goes to Camp.
Ernest Rides Again Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ernest Rides Again 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 14% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 42%
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Metacritic 28 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 42% User score
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Ernest Rides Again Plot Summary
What happens in Ernest Rides Again from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
That endearing and somewhat foolish janitor, Ernest P. Worrell, works at a local college and unexpectedly crosses paths with a history professor named Dr. Abner Melon. Their adventure begins when Ernest discovers an antique metal plate at a construction site. Excited, he shares his find with Dr. Melon, who theorizes it may have originated from a legendary American Revolutionary War cannon called “Goliath,” a name inspired by the infamous biblical giant. Dr. Melon, who has faced skepticism for his belief that the true Crown Jewels of England were hidden within this long-lost cannon during the Revolutionary War, seeks to validate his ideas.
Full summary
The whole story of Ernest Rides Again, scene by scene
Ernest Rides Again Box Office
Ernest Rides Again grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- US & Canada
- $1.5M
Ernest Rides Again Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ernest Rides Again.
How Well Do You Know Ernest Rides Again?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of Ernest P. Worrell?
Cars in Ernest Rides Again
10 cars on screen, including the 1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible and the 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine.
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1973 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role
Ernest Rides Again Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Ο Πρίγκιπας των Ηλιθίων” and “Ernest Frappe Encore”.
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- Ο Πρίγκιπας των Ηλιθίων
- Ernest Frappe Encore
- Die Chaos Kanone
- Ernest kereket old
- Ernest e As Jóias da Coroa
- Ernest kanonýrem
- Ърнест подхваща експедиция
- ارنست گنج یاب می شود
- 어니스트 5 - 돌아오다
- 厄内斯特之咸鱼翻身
- Ernest İş Başında
- Эрнест снова в седле
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Movies Like Ernest Rides Again
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ernest Goes to School, Ernest Scared Stupid and Ernest Goes to Camp.
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Ernest Goes to School 1994 -
Ernest Scared Stupid 1991 -
Ernest Goes to Camp 1987 -
Ernest Goes to Jail 1990 -
The Ernest Film Festival 1986 -
Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain 1989 -
Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain 1989 -
Ernest and Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia 2023 -
Hey Vern, It’s Ernest! 1988 -
Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia 2022 -
Ernest’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2 1992 -
Ernest’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1 1986
Ernest Rides Again FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ernest Rides Again, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ernest Rides Again?
Ernest Rides Again runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Ernest Rides Again released?
Ernest Rides Again was released on November 12, 1993.
Who directed Ernest Rides Again?
Ernest Rides Again was directed by John R. Cherry III.
More films by John R. Cherry III Who is in the cast of Ernest Rides Again?
Ernest Rides Again stars Jim Varney, Tom Butler and Alf Humphreys, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Ernest Rides Again make at the box office?
Ernest Rides Again grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
How is Ernest Rides Again rated?
Ernest Rides Again has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 28 on Metacritic and 42% on TMDB.
Does Ernest Rides Again have a post-credit scene?
No. Ernest Rides Again has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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