Ernest helps Santa Claus as he searches for his successor.Ernest helps Santa Claus as he searches for his successor.Ernest helps Santa Claus as he searches for his successor.
Noelle Parker
- Harmony
- (as Noëlle Parker)
Bill Welter
- Waiter
- (as Bill Christie)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJohn Cherry the director of this movie and of most of the other Ernest movies said he thought this was the best of the Ernest movies.
- GoofsAt the very beginning of the movie, the plane that lands is a 2-engine DC-9 (or possibly an MD-80, an updated version of a DC-9). But the plane at the gate is a 3-engine Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.
- Quotes
Ernest P. Worell: [quietly] Santa Claus.
Mary Morrissey: What did you say?
Ernest P. Worell: His name is Santa Claus!
[children giggle]
Ernest P. Worell: That's it. Yuck it up. He happens to be a close, personal friend of mine. Nyah-nyah-nyah-nyah-nyah. Fifth graders think they know everything.
- Crazy credits(closing wishes) Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! KnoWhutImean?
- Alternate versionsSome VHS and DVD prints have slightly different opening and closing credit sequences, notably some have "and Douglas Seale as Santa Claus," while others just have "and Douglas Seale." The closing credits on some prints also feature smaller type.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Nostalgia Critic: Ernest Saves Christmas (2009)
- SoundtracksDeck the Halls
(uncredited)
Traditional
Featured review
Earnest I am when I say this is an enjoyable, family flick for the holidays
Ernest (Jim Varney) is a cab driver who runs the airport routes in a big city. One day, he crashes his taxi into the unloading area of the airport and must make a beeline out of the site. Seeing a white-bearded gentleman who needs a cab, he hustles the old guy into his clutches and speeds off. Although Ernest sings "O Christmas Tree" with only these three words, he's really a nice guy. But, when the bearded one tells Ernest that his name is Santa Claus, Ernest doesn't really believe him. He drops the old man off, however, at a retirement home, as requested. Picking up a Christmas tree that fell off a truck and a homeless young teenage girl with an attitude, Ernest makes his way over to Vern's house to decorate. But, wait. The old man left his red, very large duffle-type bag on board. As Ernest opens the bag, he gets a glimpse of the bag's magical powers. Could this really have been Santa? Trying to return the sack to Mr. Claus, Ernest learns, however, that the old man has been thrown in jail. Is it up to Ernest to make sure Santa can fly on his big day? This is a sweet and fun family film that borrows a bit from Miracle on 34th Street and other holiday flicks. There is only one Ernest, of course, and Varney provides much comedic mayhem with his unique character. Just watch him talk about "channel number 5 perfume" or a "failure to accumulate" and you will be laughing heartily. His expressions are priceless, too. The rest of the cast, although unknown, are fine as well. No one will find fault with the look of the film, either, as the costumes, sets, and production values are high. Perhaps you have heard that Varney's humor is sometimes of the gross-out nature and you would rather not share his films with your family. Please, do reconsider when it comes to this one. Its humor is infectious, not offensive, and its sweet tale will warm the hearts of its viewers. So, make a batch of mulled, spiced cider and buttered popcorn and put this one into the home theater machine in the very near future.
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- inkblot11
- Oct 24, 2007
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Chaotische Weihnachten
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $6,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $28,202,109
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,710,734
- Nov 13, 1988
- Gross worldwide
- $28,202,109
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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