Ernest Scared Stupid (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1991, Ernest Scared Stupid is a comedy, fantasy, family and horror film directed by John R. Cherry III, running about 91 minutes. “A comedy so funny it's scary!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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-guy Ernest tries to step in to save the town from mass destruction. Trouble is, a 200-year-old curse has scared Ernest stupid, and that means hilarity all around! So, kick back and let the laugh-ridden adventures begin.
Who’s in it. Ernest Scared Stupid stars Jim Varney as Ernest P. Worrell, Eartha Kitt as Francis "Old Lady" Hackmore, Shay Astar as Elizabeth and Bill Byrge as Bobby Tulip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Ernest Scared Stupid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ernest Scared Stupid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ernest Scared Stupid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)?
- In US, Ernest Scared Stupid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ernest Scared Stupid worth watching?
- Ernest Scared Stupid holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ernest Scared Stupid?
- Ernest Scared Stupid stars Jim Varney, Eartha Kitt, Shay Astar, Bill Byrge and Austin Nagler.
- When was Ernest Scared Stupid released?
- Ernest Scared Stupid was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.