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Ernest Saves Christmas

Christmas movie · Paramount+ · 1988

Cab driver Ernest helps a retiring Santa Claus pass on the job - after springing him from jail - in time for Christmas Eve.

Cast: Jim Varney, Douglas Seale, Oliver Clark, Noelle Parker

When and where to watch

On demand on Disney+ + Paramount+ + Prime Video (rent/buy) + Apple TV (rent/buy) + Fandango at Home (rent/buy).

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