Ernest Goes to Camp

Ernest Goes to Camp
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn R. Cherry III
Written by
  • John R. Cherry III
  • Coke Sams
Produced byStacy Williams
Starring
Cinematography
  • Harry Mathias
  • Jim May
Edited byMarshall Harvey
Music byShane Keister
Production
companies
Distributed byBuena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release date
  • May 22, 1987 (1987-05-22)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3.5 million
Box office$23.5 million

Ernest Goes to Camp is a 1987 American comedy film directed by John R. Cherry III that he co-wrote with Coke Sams. It stars Jim Varney, Victoria Racimo, Lyle Alzado, Iron Eyes Cody and John Vernon. It is the second film to feature the character Ernest P. Worrell (after Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam) and the first film in the Ernest series.

It was released on May 22, 1987, and grossed $23.5 million. The next film in the series, Ernest Saves Christmas was released in November 1988.