Ernest Goes to Jail backdrop - movieMx Review
Ernest Goes to Jail movie poster - Ernest Goes to Jail review and rating on movieMx
199081 minComedy, Family, Crime

Ernest Goes to Jail

Is Ernest Goes to Jail a Hit or Flop?

FLOP

Is Ernest Goes to Jail worth watching? With a rating of 5/10, this Comedy, Family, Crime film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

5167 votes
RateYour rating
Advertisement

Ernest Goes to Jail Synopsis

Bumbling bank janitor Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, and soon finds himself in trouble when he is covertly switched with a look-a-like crime boss. Ernest must escape from jail to expose the mix-up.

Advertisement

Top Cast

Jim Varney
Jim VarneyErnest P. Worrell
Gailard Sartain
Gailard SartainChuck
Bill Byrge
Bill ByrgeBobby
Barbara Tyson
Barbara TysonCharlotte Sparrow
Barry Scott
Barry ScottRubin Bartlett
Randall "Tex" Cobb
Randall "Tex" CobbLyle
Dan Leegant
Dan LeegantOscar Pendlesmythe
Charles Napier
Charles NapierWarden
Jackie Welch
Jackie WelchJudge
Charlie Lamb
Charlie LambAnother Con

Official Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ernest Goes to Jail worth watching?

Ernest Goes to Jail has received mixed reviews with a 5/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Family, Crime movies.

Is Ernest Goes to Jail hit or flop?

Ernest Goes to Jail has received average ratings (5/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Ernest Goes to Jail?

Ernest Goes to Jail is a Comedy, Family, Crime movie that Bumbling bank janitor Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, and soon finds himself in trouble when he is covertly switched with a look-a-like cr...

You Might Also Like

Explore More

Critic Reviews

LabRatMar 25, 2024
★ 10

Like Lucio Fulci directed _Face-Off_. Like some hybrid of _Riki-Oh_ and _Pee-Wee’s Playhouse._ Like a children’s film from another dimension. What if Jim Carrey channeled both Bugs Bunny and Anton Chigur in that universe? What if that dimension had the white Stephen Chow? There’s no need to wonder any longer. You can find the answers in _Ernest Goes to Jail._