

PG · 91 min
Ernest Saves Christmas
Directed by John Cherry
Starring Jim Varney, Oliver Clark
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...
Release
Nov 11, 1988
Budget
$6M
Breakeven
$15M(2.5x)
Gross
$28,202,109
Profit
$13,202,109
A Holiday Comedy Unlike Any Other!
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.
Release
Nov 11, 1988
Budget
$6M
Breakeven
$15M(2.5x)
Gross
$28,202,109
Profit
$13,202,109
PG · 91 min