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Slam Dunk Ernest

4.419951h 33mPGMovieComedyFamilyRomance

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.

DirectorJohn Cherry
WritersJohn Cherry·Daniel Butler

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Cast · Directed by John Cherry

JVJim Varney
Jim Varney
Ernest P. Worrell
CCCylk Cozart
Cylk Cozart
Barry
AJAaron Joseph
Aaron Joseph
Quincy
AB
A.J. Bond
Little Ernest
KAKareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Archangel
MJMiguel A. Núñez Jr.
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
T.J.
LB
Lester Barrie
Willie
CLColin Lawrence
Colin Lawrence
Tommy T.
RLRichard Leacock
Richard Leacock
Walter
JBJay Brazeau
Jay Brazeau
Mr. Moloch
DNDouglas Newell
Douglas Newell
Head Guard
HW
Henry O. Watson
Mr. Ellis

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Slam Dunk Ernest — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Slam Dunk Ernest?

Slam Dunk Ernest is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Howdy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Slam Dunk Ernest on Netflix?

No, Slam Dunk Ernest is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is Slam Dunk Ernest on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Slam Dunk Ernest is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Slam Dunk Ernest for free?

Slam Dunk Ernest is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Fandango at Home Free in United States.

Is there a sequel to Slam Dunk Ernest?

Yes — Slam Dunk Ernest is followed by Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) in the Ernest Collection.

Is there a prequel to Slam Dunk Ernest?

Yes — Ernest Goes to School (1994) comes before Slam Dunk Ernest in the Ernest Collection.

Is Slam Dunk Ernest part of a trilogy?

No — Slam Dunk Ernest 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).