Director: John Cherry, Peter Stein
Run time: 1 hour and 31 minutes
Release date: September 3, 2002
Actors: Jim Varney, Billie Bird, Bill Byrge, Douglas Seale, Oliver Clark
Language: English (Dolby Surround), Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1)
Studio: TOUCHSTONE PICTURES 
 
High-flying reindeer! Mischievous elves! Warp-speed sleigh rides! Get set for a magical dose of holiday cheer, zany season's greetings, and spell-binding special effects in this fast-paced, heartwarming comedy hit! When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new St. Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters, including that lovable know-it-all Ernest P. Worrell (Emmy Award-winning comedian Jim Varney)! Along the way, Santa and Ernest help a cynical teen experience the season's spirit like never before. And that's where the fun -- and magic -- begin! ERNEST SAVES CHRISTMAS ... one delightful, surprising tale you'll never forget!