Movies like Ernest Goes to Jail

The Mask, starring Jim Carrey, combines outrageous transformations and cartoonish antics that mirror the over-the-top and absurd scenarios found in Ernest Goes to Jail, making it a hit for viewers in search of madcap comedy.

Fans of the silly and often nonsensical humor in Ernest Goes to Jail will find the road-trip shenanigans of Lloyd and Harry in Dumb and Dumber to be equally entertaining, highlighting a similar brand of comedy.

With a leading character as wildly eccentric as Ernest, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective offers the same type of zany humor and physical comedy that fans of Ernest Goes to Jail would likely appreciate.

As a comedy classic filled with over-the-top characters and ludicrous situations, Caddyshack aligns with the humorous tone of Ernest Goes to Jail, presenting another ensemble of characters involved in chaos and comedy.

Fans of slapstick and the goofy character antics in Ernest Goes to Jail will enjoy Ernest Saves Christmas, which sees Jim Varney's beloved character, Ernest P. Worrell, tackling the holiday season with the same hijinks and heart.

Continuing with the Ernest franchise, Ernest Scared Stupid offers a Halloween themed adventure with the endearing yokel, Ernest P. Worrell. Its blend of comedy and mild scares provides a similar enjoyable experience to Ernest Goes to Jail.