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Slam Dunk Ernest (1995): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Slam Dunk Ernest (1995) movie poster

Slam Dunk Ernest is a 1995 family comedy directed by John Cherry, starring Jim Varney as Ernest P. Worrell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jay Brazeau. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Slam Dunk Ernest (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
John Cherry
Genres
Comedy , Family , Romance
Original language
English
Studio
Emshell Producers
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Slam Dunk Ernest About?

The premise of Slam Dunk Ernest without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Ernest P. Worrell becomes a basketball star after an angel bearing an uncanny resemblance to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gives him a pair of magic sneakers.

Slam Dunk Ernest Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • ernest p. worrell character
  • slimehouse
  • basketball sport
  • 1990s
  • basketball
  • angel
  • seventh part
  • sequel
  • character name in title
Where to watch

Where to Watch Slam Dunk Ernest

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Slam Dunk Ernest Cast & Characters

Jim Varney leads the cast as Ernest P. Worrell, with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Archangel and Jay Brazeau as Mr. Moloch. Directed by John Cherry; 30 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Slam Dunk Ernest Plot Summary

What happens in Slam Dunk Ernest from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ernest [Jim Varney] Worrell lands a job with a local mall cleaning service and quickly grows eager to help his coworkers succeed on the court. He tries to join their basketball team, the Clean Sweep, but is welcomed only as a mascot and cheerleader, a role that leaves the players regretting their decision after he somehow causes a last‑second loss in a crucial game.

Full summary

The whole story of Slam Dunk Ernest, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Slam Dunk Ernest?

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 first name of the main character who works at the mall cleaning service?
Cars

Cars in Slam Dunk Ernest

8 cars on screen, including the 1969 Ford F-Series and the 1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.

All 8 cars
  • 1969 Ford F-Series in Slam Dunk Ernest 1969 Ford F-Series Important role
  • 1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in Slam Dunk Ernest 1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role
  • 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II in Slam Dunk Ernest 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Minor role
  • 1957 Chevrolet unknown in Slam Dunk Ernest 1957 Chevrolet unknown Minor role
Details

Slam Dunk Ernest Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Ernest 7 - Slam Dunk Ernest” and “Ernest le champion”.

Also known as
  • Ernest 7 - Slam Dunk Ernest
  • Ernest le champion
  • Ernest nagy dobása
  • Ernest - O Rei do Basquete
  • Ernest boduje
  • Ърнест Баскетболист
  • ارنست بسکتبالیست می شود
  • 어니스트 7: 슬램 덩크
  • 欧内斯特之大灌篮
  • Эрнест-баскетболист
  • Chaos unterm Korb
  • Potaların Yıldızı

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FAQ

Slam Dunk Ernest FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Slam Dunk Ernest, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Slam Dunk Ernest?

Slam Dunk Ernest runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Slam Dunk Ernest released?

Slam Dunk Ernest was released on June 20, 1995.

Who directed Slam Dunk Ernest?

Slam Dunk Ernest was directed by John Cherry.

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Who is in the cast of Slam Dunk Ernest?

Slam Dunk Ernest stars Jim Varney as Ernest P. Worrell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Archangel and Jay Brazeau as Mr. Moloch, among 30 credited actors.

Where can I watch Slam Dunk Ernest?

In the US, Slam Dunk Ernest is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does Slam Dunk Ernest have a post-credit scene?

No. Slam Dunk Ernest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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