Is the movie Ernest Saves Christmas available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

Name: Ernest Saves Christmas
Director: Jean-Marie Poiré
Released: 1982
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Christian Clavier, Anémone, Marie-Anne Chazel, Thierry Lhermitte, Josiane Balasko

At Stream Tracker, here’s a quick intro to Ernest Saves Christmas — the goofy holiday caper in which Santa decides to retire and pass his magic bag of surprises to a new Saint Nick, dragging hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell, a perky runaway teen and a skeptical kiddie-show host into the chaos. If you’re after seasonal silliness and Jim Varney’s trademark pratfalls, this article will tell you whether the film is streaming on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+. The movie didn’t collect major awards on release, but it’s stayed a nostalgic pick for fans of family-friendly Christmas antics.

Synopsis

Ready to hang up his red suit, Santa seeks a worthy heir for his enchanted sack and recruits a motley crew of eccentric helpers. A spirited runaway and the well-meaning but clumsy taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell set off on a comedic quest to convince a doubtful children's TV presenter to accept the mantle of Father Christmas.

Release date

1982

Duration

1h 28min

Rating

Director

Jean-Marie Poiré

Country

France

Genre(s)

Comédie

Cast