The Best John R. Cherry III Movies, Ranked
5 credits from 1987 to 1993, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) with $28.2M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest John R. Cherry III Box Office Hits
John R. Cherry III's films have made $92.3M worldwide in total. Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) is the biggest hit at $28.2M, ahead of Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) ($25M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Latest John R. Cherry III Movies
The most recent films John R. Cherry III is credited on, newest first — starting with Ernest Rides Again (1993). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best John R. Cherry III Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John R. Cherry III films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing John R. Cherry III movie?
Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) made the most at the box office, with $28.2M worldwide, followed by Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) with $25M. Together, John R. Cherry III's films with box office figures have made $92.3M.
What is the best John R. Cherry III comedy movie?
Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) is the best-rated of John R. Cherry III's comedy films. In other genres: Ernest Saves Christmas (fantasy).
What is the newest John R. Cherry III movie?
The newest film on John R. Cherry III's filmography is Ernest Rides Again (1993), directed by John R. Cherry III.
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