Ernest Saves Christmas
1988 · 1h 31m · Comedy, Family · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
A Holiday Comedy Unlike Any Other!
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 runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.
Directed by
John CherryStory by
Ed Turner5.6Smart score
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