Slam Dunk Ernest (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1995, Slam Dunk Ernest is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by John R. Cherry III, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Ernest P. Worrell becomes a basketball star after an angel bearing an uncanny resemblance to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gives him a pair of magic sneakers.
Who’s in it. Slam Dunk Ernest stars Jim Varney as Ernest, Richard Leacock as Walter, Aaron Joseph as Quincy and Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as T.J., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Slam Dunk Ernest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slam Dunk Ernest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slam Dunk Ernest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slam Dunk Ernest (1995)?
- In US, Slam Dunk Ernest is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Slam Dunk Ernest worth watching?
- Slam Dunk Ernest holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slam Dunk Ernest?
- Slam Dunk Ernest stars Jim Varney, Richard Leacock, Aaron Joseph, Miguel A. Núñez Jr. and A.J. Bond.
- When was Slam Dunk Ernest released?
- Slam Dunk Ernest was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.