Ernie and Emma (2026)
Story overview
Ernie and Emma is a 2026 American comedy film directed by Bruce Campbell, starring Campbell, Cerina Vincent, Ted Raimi, Robin McAlpine, and William Earl Ray. The story follows a pear salesman who, after losing the love of his life, is left with humorous responsibilities and an urn of ashes, blending lighthearted comedy with themes of grief and moving forward.
Parent Guide
This R-rated comedy contains mature content unsuitable for children. The film combines humor with themes of loss and grief, likely featuring strong language, adult-oriented jokes, and potentially some sexual content or substance use. While not excessively violent or scary, the emotional themes and adult content make it appropriate only for older teens and adults.
Content breakdown
No significant violence expected in this comedy, though there may be some slapstick or comedic peril typical of the genre.
The urn of ashes and themes of death/loss could be mildly disturbing to sensitive viewers, but presented in a comedic context.
Expect strong language typical of R-rated comedies, including profanity and crude humor.
Likely contains sexual references, innuendo, or suggestive content common in adult comedies, though specifics unknown.
May include scenes with alcohol consumption or other substance use for comedic effect.
Deals with grief and loss alongside comedy, creating emotional moments that might resonate with viewers who have experienced similar losses.
Parent tips
This R-rated comedy deals with mature themes like loss and grief in a humorous way. Parents should be aware that the film likely contains strong language, adult humor, and potentially some sexual content or substance use typical of R-rated comedies. The urn of ashes plot element may prompt questions about death from younger viewers. Best suited for older teens and adults.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
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- How did the movie handle the topic of losing someone you love?
- What did you think about the balance between comedy and serious moments?
- Were there any jokes or scenes that made you uncomfortable? Why?
- How do you think the main character grew or changed by the end?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.
