Movies like Ernest Goes to Camp

While not set at a camp, Daddy Day Care offers the same type of kid-centric humor and adult buffoonery that drives Ernest Goes to Camp. Fans will enjoy the funny scenarios Eddie Murphy's character and his friend face as they run a day care center for the first time.

The Great Outdoors, starring John Candy and Dan Aykroyd, is a fun-filled romp about a family vacation gone awry. Its emphasis on outdoor mishaps and humorous situations makes it a movie likely to resonate with fans of the campy and comedic style of Ernest Goes to Camp.

Meatballs is a classic summer camp movie featuring Bill Murray in one of his breakout roles as a wacky camp counselor. It exhibits a similar blend of humor and heart, making it a must-watch for anyone who finds the camp hijinks in Ernest Goes to Camp endearing.

Fans of the lovable goofball Ernest P. Worrell wouldn't want to miss this holiday-themed adventure. In Ernest Saves Christmas, Jim Varney's character gets involved in zany shenanigans as he helps Santa Claus navigate the modern world to save Christmas. The comedy and slapstick style present in Ernest Goes to Camp are in full swing here, making it a perfect follow-up.

Set in a fat camp for boys, Heavyweights is a comedy that shares the camp setting and the theme of personal growth. Those who enjoyed the slapstick humor and the campy antics in Ernest Goes to Camp will surely appreciate the trials and tribulations of the kids in Heavyweights.

This spooky installment of the Ernest franchise sees Ernest accidentally unleashing an army of trolls upon a small town. Like Ernest Goes to Camp, Ernest Scared Stupid combines Jim Varney's signature comedic charm with a heartwarming tale of an underdog rising to the occasion.

Camp Nowhere captures a similar camp-centric spirit, where kids take control of their summer experience, creating a camp free of adult supervision. Audiences who appreciated the antics and setting of Ernest Goes to Camp might find the mischievous plot and commitment to fun very appealing.

John Candy’s portrayal of an overworked family man on vacation in Summer Rental shares the comedic family appeal with Ernest Goes to Camp. The beach replaces the camp, but the laughter and lessons about the importance of family and relaxation remain the same.