Ernest is a bumbling handyman at who dreams of becoming a full-fledged counselor. His chance arrives when he is assigned to lead a group of "last-chance" juvenile delinquents from the Midstate Boys Detention Center.
Often available on platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Disney+ (availability varies by region). 📖 The Plot Ernest Goes to Camp(1987)
The 1987 slapstick classic stars Jim Varney as the lovable, rubber-faced handyman Ernest P. Worrell. It was the first feature-length film to center on the character, following his success in regional television commercials. ⛺ Quick Facts Release Date: May 22, 1987 Director: John R. Cherry III Box Office: Grossed $23.5 million on a $3 million budget Rating: PG (Mild violence and profanity) Ernest is a bumbling handyman at who dreams