Ernest Goes to School
“America's favorite class clown finally makes the grade!”
Synopsis
Jim Varney's recurring dim-bulb character Ernest P. Worrell returns in this film as a school janitor seeking to obtain a high school diploma.
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Top Cast
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Jim Varney
Ernest P. Worrell
Linda Kash
Gerta
Bill Byrge
Bobby
Jason Michas
Donald
Sarah Chalke
Daisy
Gabe Khouth
Rodney
Corrine Koslo
Miss Flugal
Will Sasso
Russell
Duncan Fraser
Coach Decker
Russell Porter
Brad
Bruce Arntson
Chick Hansen
French Tickner
Principal Procter
Kevin McNulty
Axwell (as Kevin Mcnulty)
Ron Robinson
Coach Carson
Judith Maxie
Ms. Nichols
Fran Gebhard
Miss Cosgrove
William Samples
Mr. Peyton
Betty Linde
Miss Boyd
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Coke Sams
- Screenplay & Story
- Coke Sams, Bruce Arntson
- Original Score
- Kirby Shelstad, Bruce Arntson
- Original Title
- Ernest Goes to School
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Pacific Motion Pictures, Emshell Producers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Coke Sams
Coke Sams, Bruce Arntson
Kirby Shelstad, Bruce Arntson
David Geddes
Christopher Ellis
John Cherry, Stacy Williams
Department Leadership Roster
David Geddes
Director of Photography
Coke Sams
Director
Kirby Shelstad
Original Music Composer
Bruce Arntson
Original Music Composer
Coke Sams
Writer
Bruce Arntson
Writer
Stacy Williams
Producer
Christopher Ellis
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ernest Goes to School
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What is Ernest Goes to School about?
Jim Varney's recurring dim-bulb character Ernest P. Worrell returns in this film as a school janitor seeking to obtain a high school diploma.
Who directed Ernest Goes to School?
Ernest Goes to School was directed by Coke Sams.
Who stars in Ernest Goes to School?
The principal cast of Ernest Goes to School includes Jim Varney, Linda Kash, Bill Byrge, Jason Michas, Sarah Chalke.
When was Ernest Goes to School released and how long is it?
Ernest Goes to School was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Ernest Goes to School?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ernest Goes to School was composed by Kirby Shelstad, Bruce Arntson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ernest Goes to School?
Ernest Goes to School holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).