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Ernest Scared Stupid

5.419911h 31mPGMovieComedyFamilyHorror

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…

DirectorJohn Cherry
WritersJohn Cherry·Coke Sams
ProducersMartin Erlichman·Stacy Williams

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Cherry

JVJim Varney
Jim Varney
Ernest
BBBill Byrge
Bill Byrge
Bobby Tulip
JC
John Cadenhead
Tom Tulip
AN
Austin Nagler
Kenny
SAShay Astar
Shay Astar
Elizabeth
JM
Jonas Moscartolo
Trantor
DBDaniel Butler
Daniel Butler
Cliff
LB
Larry Black
Mayor Murdock
AK
Alec Klapper
Joey
RW
Richard Woolf
Matt
NV
Nick Victory
Mike
EKEartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt
Old Lady Hackmore

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Ernest Scared Stupid — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ernest Scared Stupid?

Ernest Scared Stupid is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ernest Scared Stupid on Netflix?

No, Ernest Scared Stupid is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Ernest Scared Stupid on Amazon Prime Video?

Ernest Scared Stupid isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ernest Scared Stupid for free?

Ernest Scared Stupid is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Ernest Scared Stupid?

Yes — Ernest Scared Stupid is followed by Ernest Rides Again (1993) in the Ernest Collection.

Is there a prequel to Ernest Scared Stupid?

Yes — Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) comes before Ernest Scared Stupid in the Ernest Collection.

Is Ernest Scared Stupid part of a trilogy?

No — Ernest Scared Stupid is part of the Ernest Collection, which has 9 films.

How many movies are in the Ernest Collection?

There are 9 films in the Ernest Collection: Ernest Goes to Camp (1987), Ernest Saves Christmas (1988), Ernest Goes to Jail (1990), Ernest Scared Stupid (1991), Ernest Rides Again (1993), Ernest Goes to School (1994), Slam Dunk Ernest (1995), Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) and Ernest in the Army (1998).