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Ernest Goes to Africa

1997 · 90 min

This is a colorful, over-the-top adventure filled with slapstick action and exaggerated heroism.

Directed by
John Cherry
Genres
Comedy, Family, Adventure
Tagline
And Africa Will Never Be The Same!
Overview
Ernest gifts Renee a yo-yo made with two jewels, unaware that they are the precious Eyes of Igoli. Things take a turn when Renee gets kidnapped and Ernest sets out to rescue her.
How it feels
Light, whimsical and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Love, survival, betrayal, greed
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
John Cherry
Genres
Comedy, Family, Adventure
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In this series

Ernest Collection

  1. Ernest Goes to CampMovie · 1987
  2. Ernest Saves ChristmasMovie · 1988
  3. Ernest Goes to JailMovie · 1990
  4. Ernest Scared StupidMovie · 1991
  5. Ernest Rides AgainMovie · 1993
  6. Ernest Goes to SchoolMovie · 1994
  7. Slam Dunk ErnestMovie · 1995
  8. Ernest Goes to AfricaMovie · 1997 This title
  9. Ernest in the ArmyMovie · 1998

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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror1
Humour7
Realism3
Romance6
Tension5
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

Cast

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Details

Genres
comedy, family, adventure
Directed by
John Cherry
Written by
John Cherry
Starring
Jim Varney, Linda Kash, Jamie Bartlett, Clare Marshall, Washington Xisolo, Robert Whitehead, Zane Meas, Charles Pillai
Music
Neill Solomon
Cinematography
James Robb
Runtime
90 min
Country
United States of America

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