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10 Best Movies Like Ernest Goes to Camp

If you loved Ernest Goes to Camp, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Ernest Goes to Jail

Ernest Goes to Jail

1990★ 5.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ernest Goes to Camp for fans of Comedy & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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 f...

#2
Ernest Saves Christmas

Ernest Saves Christmas

1988★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ernest Goes to Camp for fans of Comedy & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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 ru...

#3
Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ernest Goes to Camp for fans of Comedy & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's...

#4
Ernest Scared Stupid

Ernest Scared Stupid

1991★ 5.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ernest Goes to Camp for fans of Comedy & Family. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Well-intentioned, eternally bumbling Ernest P. Worrell accidentally releases an evil demon from its sacred tomb. As the demon flexes its power and goes on a ruinous rampage, good-g...

#5
Ernest Goes to Africa

Ernest Goes to Africa

1997★ 4.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ernest Goes to Camp for fans of Comedy & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend, Rene. But Rene wants a man of...

#6
Short Time

Short Time

1990★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ernest Goes to Camp for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

As a result of a misdiagnosis, Detective Burt Simpson is told he has just weeks to live. He gains a new respect for his life and loved ones but learns that in order for his wife, C...