"America's favorite class clown finally makes the grade!"

1994

1h 29m

4.0(83 votes)

Family

Comedy

Overview

Jim Varney's recurring dim-bulb character Ernest P. Worrell returns in this film as a school janitor seeking to obtain a high school diploma.

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Cast & Crew

21 members

Acting

Jim Varney

Ernest P. Worrell

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Linda Kash

Gerta

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Bill Byrge

Bobby

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Jason Michas

Donald

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Sarah Chalke

Daisy

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Gabe Khouth

Rodney

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Corrine Koslo

Miss Flugal

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Will Sasso

Russell

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Duncan Fraser

Coach Decker

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Russell Porter

Brad

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Bruce Arntson

Chick Hansen

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French Tickner

Principal Procter

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Kevin McNulty

Axwell (as Kevin Mcnulty)

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Ron Robinson

Coach Carson

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Judith Maxie

Ms. Nichols

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Fran Gebhard

Miss Cosgrove

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William Samples

Mr. Peyton

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Betty Linde

Miss Boyd

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David Keith

Squint Westwood

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Lorena Gale

History Teacher

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Michael Roberds

Server

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