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Plot Summary:
Before he went to camp, before he went to jail, before he saved Christmas, before he was scared stupid, before he went to Africa and before he was in the army, Ernest P. Worrell hosted a variety of commercials, and a lot of them are here on this video. He even makes public service announcements. It also features many of his bloopers.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 256
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 55 min
Plot tags: independent film
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How To Get Rid Of A Body (and still be friends) (2018)
Plot Summary:
Three women, best friends since childhood, reunite for a weekend getaway. All hell breaks loose when they think they killed the pizza deliveryman.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 110
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags:
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Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain (1989)
Plot Summary:
An exciting mock documentary produced for the opening of the Splash Mountain attraction at Disneyland. Ernest Goes To Splash Mountain chronicles the adventures of Ernest P. Worrell who trains as America's first "Splashtranaut" destined to become the very first person to conquer the mountain. Ralph Story, veteran news anchor and his team are determined to cover the momentous event by every angle possible.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 408
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: mockumentary
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Karma Calling (2009)
Plot Summary:
This zany take on the American Dream follows the Raj clan, who are just like any other family in Hoboken, N.J.: drowning in debt, driving one another crazy and ... mixed up with the mob by way of a call center in India.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 66
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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Favorite Deadly Sins (1995)
Plot Summary:
America's three top leisure-time activities come roaring to life in National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins. This film consists of three short stories: Greed (Joe Mantegna), Anger (Andrew Clay) and Lust (Denis Leary).
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 472
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album (1983)
Plot Summary:
Ernest finds his old family album in the attic and discusses his family members from the album to his neighbor, Vern.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 372
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 57 min
Plot tags: independent film, black comedy
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A Better You (2014)
Plot Summary:
A hypno-therapist in midlife crisis must tackle his own personal challenges before helping others and getting joint custody of his kids.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 76
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity (2018)
Plot Summary:
Seth Rogen and friends combine stand-up, sketches and music for an outrageous comedy special that could only come from the mind of Seth. Guests include Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Silverman, Michelle Wolf, John Mulaney, Michael Che, David Chang, Ike Barinholtz, Chelsea Peretti, Kumail Nanjiani, Jon Lovitz, Jeff Goldblum, Sacha Baron Cohen, Nick Kroll, Post Malone, Chris Hardwick, and Craig Robinson & The Nasty Delicious.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: funny, thought provoking, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, social, satirical, semi serious, sketch comedy
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Slammer Girls (1987)
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IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 167
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: sex comedy, spoof, parody
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Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam (1985)
Plot Summary:
Ernest P. Worrell grows a hand out of the top of his head and tries to destroy the world.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 710
Genere: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, independent film, black comedy, cult film
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The Film Crew: Wild Women of Wongo (2007)
Plot Summary:
What if there was a primitive island tribe where all the women were gorgeous and all the men were nasty-looking uggos? Might Mother Nature fix this by creating a tribe on a nearby island where all the men are hunks, and the women are brutes? You’d think not, but the makers of Wild Women of Wongo are not you. Wild Women of Wongo is a sex farce without the sex or the farce, set in a never-never land of uncivilized island dwellers who all look like someone going to a Halloween party as “uncivilized island dweller.” Add a crocodile who comes in the form of stock footage and rubber model, a lot of awkward dancing, and an actress named “Adrienne Bourbeau” who refuses to actually be Adrienne Barbeau, and you got yourself a movie. Mike, Kevin and Bill will DANCE their way into your hearts with this riff.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 292
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags:
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The Film Crew: Giant of Marathon (2007)
Plot Summary:
Before Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Arnold “The Governator” Schwarzenegger, there was Steve “The Bodybuilder Referenced in One Rocky Horror Picture Show Song” Reeves. Mr. Reeves was famous for playing Hercules, but in Giant of Marathon he plays the much less impressive muscle-dude Phillipides, mythical hero of the Battle of Marathon. Yes, he fought a bunch of guys in a gas station NAHH we kid! This is a sword and sandals epic of a type much beloved by Italy in the 1950s, where Mr. Reeves spend much time pumped, oiled, and glistening for the Euro-camera while saying words occasionally. If you’re a fan of sexy classical babes and shirtless dudes in tiny skirts (NOT MIKE, KEVIN AND BILL, DO NOT FEAR), then the Film Crew has just the riff for you. Um, this one.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 248
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags:
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Mascots (2016)
Plot Summary:
Eager contestants don big heads and furry suits to vie for the title of World's Best Mascot.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: funny, satirical, surreal, absurd, mockumentary, light, sexy, clever, enigmatic, breathtaking
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Ernest Rides Again (1993)
Plot Summary:
Buffoonish Ernest and his dimwitted pal Abner unearth a huge cannon reputed to contain the crown jewels of England.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: funny, independent film, humorous, semi serious
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Employee of the Month (2022)
Plot Summary:
Vincent, a civil servant, has always enjoyed the benefits of his family's status. When the government votes on a massive savings plan, Vincent is pushed out. When he is transferred to the North Pole, he meets Eva and finds love. It's time for him to choose.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: France
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags:
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Ernest Goes to School (1994)
Plot Summary:
Jim Varney's recurring dim-bulb character Ernest P. Worrell returns in this film as a school bus driver seeking to obtain a high school diploma.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Sport
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: independent film, humorous, semi serious
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Ernest in the Army (1998)
Plot Summary:
Ernest P. Worrell is now in the military as a soldier. Once he begins, him and his team investigates a dictator who was responsible for the wars in the nearly village. Suddenly, Ernest finds a lost boy and has to keep him safe until his father recovers.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Family, War
Country: USA, South Africa
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: parody, independent film, humorous, not serious, funny, light, sexy, unusual plot structure, entertaining, melancholic
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Wheels of Fortune (2020)
Plot Summary:
To claim a big inheritance, a down-on-his-luck mechanic must win a series of competitions as outlined in his birth father's will.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 965
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: buddy comedy
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Trashology (2012)
Plot Summary:
College student Tracy (Laura Lee Black) has just received an assignment to write a report on her favorite film genre. In her research she discovers a book, now Tracy is taken into three interlocking tales of the unexpected. First in THE VAT, two women (Jenny Coulter / Rodney Horn) are harassed by a religious fanatic (Angie Keeling) about their worldly ways. When the bible thumping hypocrite threatens violence, chaos takes it's toll. Next in BIG DEBBIE, a robust woman (Rodney Horn) is abandoned at the altar, she runs into two guys that use her to fulfill their odd sexual fetish. When one accidentally dies, they're forced to get rid of the body... the only problem: a woman on the edge (Rachel Stout) witnesses the ditching and blackmails them into killing her cheating girlfriend (Kelli Ellis). Finally in INGLOURIOUS BITCHES, a quirky pair of female vigilantes (Douglas Conner / Brian Dorton) use an app on a cellphone to track down and murder sex offenders.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 500
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: anthology
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LolliLove (2004)
Plot Summary:
A hip, misguided Southern California couple decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on the wrapper.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 64 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, witty, semi serious, mockumentary, dark comedy, cult classic, independent film, offbeat, satirical
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Mrs Mills (2018)
Plot Summary:
Hélène (Sophie Marceau) leads a sad life as editor of cheesy romance novels. But one day, when the old and delightfully eccentric American Mrs. Mills (Pierre Richard) moves into the apartment next door, there is a sudden return to her everyday life. The two unequal women make friends in a hurry and Mrs. Mills is finally even the new face for Hélènes publishing - and that brings great success. But actually the old lady pursues a completely different plan. And is she even a lady?.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 485
Genere: Comedy
Country: Belgium, France, China
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)
Plot Summary:
A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 107
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, sketch comedy
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Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)
Plot Summary:
Ernest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance councilor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile delinquents while stopping a shady strip mining company from closing the camp as well.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: humorous, slapstick, epic, slapstick comedy, feel good, not serious, surprise ending, twist ending, parody, funny
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Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)
Plot Summary:
Bumbling Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, where a crooked lawyer notices a resemblance with crime boss Mr. Nash, and arranges a switch. Nash assumes Ernest's job as a bank employee, while Ernest undergoes Nash's sentence to the electric chair. But instead of killing him, the electrocution gives Ernest superhuman powers, enabling him to escape from jail and foil Nash's attempt to rob the bank.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: light, humorous, funny, melancholic, surreal, not serious, hilarious, slapstick, talky, cult classic
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Ernest Goes to Africa (1997)
Plot Summary:
The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend, Rene. But Rene wants a man of action, and doesn't think that Ernest fits the bill. After the bad guys come looking for the stolen diamonds and kidnap Rene, all of her fantasies come true as Ernest has to go to Africa to rescue her.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, independent film, feel good, semi serious, parody, funny, light, road movie, unusual plot structure, entertaining
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Sexy American Idle (2004)
Plot Summary:
This ultra-sexy spoof of the hit TV show "American Idol" finds a small town putting on a splashy talent competition that features an endless parade of inept performers, bizarre personalities, talentless hacks and a quartet of eccentric judges. SEXY AMERICAN IDLE - Northeast Westover is putting on a splashy talent competition to end all talent competitions. Hosted by the obnoxious duo Neil and Bob and lorded over by a panel of delectable judges and drunken British rocker Glitter Bolan, all manners of bizarre personalities, inept acts and talentless hacks are encouraged to take the stage to do what they do worst! In the midst of the carnival atmosphere and dog-eat-dog competition, there’s more than ample time for the luscious and promiscuous hopefuls to discover where their true talents lie. They can’t carry a tune or dance a lick, but these gorgeous women know how to “perform,” and it makes for Reality TV at its uncensored best.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 111
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 71 min
Plot tags: parody, sex comedy, humorous, captivating, satirical, erotic
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Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)
Plot Summary:
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.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: humorous, horror comedy, retro, creepy, crying, independent film, scary, offbeat, feel good, not serious
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Vote and Die: Liszt for President (2008)
Plot Summary:
A charismatic Billionaire runs for president as an independent candidate. His platform is simple: KILL EVERYONE NOW!!!.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 35
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: political comedy
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Slam Dunk Ernest (1995)
Plot Summary:
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.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Sport
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, not serious
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Jury Duty (1995)
Plot Summary:
When jobless Tommy Collins discovers that sequestered jurors earn free room and board as well as $5-a-day, he gets himself assigned to a jury in a murder trial. Once there, he does everything he can to prolong the trial and deliberations and make the sequestration more comfortable for himself.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, light, witty, not serious, realistic, parody, romantic, unusual plot structure, bad ending
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Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
Plot Summary:
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.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: light, humorous, melancholic, surreal, entertaining, intense, feel good, not serious, light hearted, independent film