Ernest Rides Again (1993)

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Ernest P. Worrell (Jim Varney) inadvertently finds the long-missing British crown jewels (the tower of London contains fake jewels, according to the film) after he stumbles over a half-buried cannon from the Revolutionary War on the campus of the university where he works. This dim-bulbed comedy… More Ernest P. Worrell (Jim Varney) inadvertently finds the long-missing British crown jewels (the tower of London contains fake jewels, according to the film) after he stumbles over a half-buried cannon from the Revolutionary War on the campus of the university where he works. This dim-bulbed comedy (the fifth in the Ernest film series) chronicles his bungling adventures. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By: John Cherry, John R. Cherry III
Genres: Comedy, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Nov 12, 1993 Wide
On DVD: Apr 27, 1994
Studio: Monarch Home Video

Critic Reviews

Daniel M. Kimmel, Variety
The fifth in the series of slapstick comedies about Ernest P. Worrell (Jim Varney) will please his fans but is unlikely to convince anyone else as to it merits.
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
A return to the goofy and familiar, Vern!
Luke Y. Thompson, New Times
The best non-Disney Ernest movie, and a fun ride no matter what stuffy elitists would have you believe
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
You may have forgotten just how grating and irritating Jim Varney's incessant mugging as Ernest P. Worrell can be. If that's the case, here's Ernest Rides Again to remind you.

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Stacy A

Move over Indiana Jones. Here comes Ernest P. Worrell, our underdog hero. Let me start out by saying this: 'Critics-Schmitics'. Don't let the nay saying critics and reviewers dissuade you from picking up this classic movie. No disrespect, but they obviously don't… More
Move over Indiana Jones. Here comes Ernest P. Worrell, our underdog hero. Let me start out by saying this: 'Critics-Schmitics'. Don't let the nay saying critics and reviewers dissuade you from picking up this classic movie. No disrespect, but they obviously don't have a humorous bone in their bodies and don't know how to remove the stick from their butts. I love the Ernest genre and can be biased about Jim Varney but even if I didn't like some of the other Ernest movies, this is a true gem. Listen to me and listen to the critic, Luke Y. Thompson. This was very well written and very well acted and consistent. The opening song is wonderful and describes Ernest to a T. You've got a 5 ton historical cannon named, "Goliath", lots of gun fire, a healthy dose of slapstick by the master himself, Varney, who voices a plethora of characters in top notch form. You have Dr. Abner Melon(Ron James and the 'Vern' of the movie), a meek history professor who is uptight, but thanks to Ernest, learns to loosen up and enjoy an adventure. There is Nan Melon(Linda Kash), Abner's annoying, and overbearing wife and two pesky salesman that finish each other's sentences with perfect timing. Tom Butler(Dr. Radnor T. Glencliff), who has played in various Lifetime movies as a lawyer and all around 'good guy', has the villainous role in this one and is great. He will stop at nothing, even to the point of killing Ernest to get at 'Goliath' and the crown jewels. Comedy ensues as Ernest is the one to find 'Goliath' and takes it for a wild ride everywhere a cannon should not be going. Varney and James play well off each other and this movie couldn't have been cast any better. But unlike some of the other Ernest movies, Ernest seems to have a higher intellect in this one while still being that lovable hayseed we all know. Even if you're not a big fan of the Ernest genre, I urge you to give this one a chance and form your own opinions because, unlike the reviews of some critics, this movie definitely has merit. Not only did Varney bring back slapstick, he did it even better and was/is still one of the best at this brand of humor. As with all Ernest movies, this is free of vulgarity and filth but still a great ride, 'KnoWhutImean?'
Anthony L

Jim Varney on fine form yet again!
Bobby H

This Ernest movie had a good plot, I will give it that. It was an interesting and fun concept to follow and had some cheesy but funny comical parts too it. Negatives: Power tools that seemed to be alive, a cannon that drove miles in every direction, ernest having a rock hard head… More
This Ernest movie had a good plot, I will give it that. It was an interesting and fun concept to follow and had some cheesy but funny comical parts too it. Negatives: Power tools that seemed to be alive, a cannon that drove miles in every direction, ernest having a rock hard head that bends nails. There were some moments in this movie that was just to far out to enjoy. I think the writers could of kept it comical simply through the talent of Jim Varney but they stretched it a little bit and took from the movie with some of these extra parts that was not funny nor entertaining. Overall the movie is a decent watch. I would not spend above $5 bucks on it but it's a fun film to just sit down by yourself or some kids and laugh a little.
Curt C

It's an "Ernest" movie starring Jim Varney.