

Bernie
“A story so unbelievable it must be true.”
In small-town Texas, affable and popular mortician Bernie Tiede strikes up a friendship with Marjorie Nugent, a wealthy widow well known for her sour attitude. When she becomes controlling and abusive, Bernie goes to great lengths to remove himself from her grasp.
Where to watch Bernie in United States
Click a service to open Bernie there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Bernie streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Tubi TV, CTV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Bernie
Bernie is a 2012 English-language comedy, crime and drama film directed by Richard Linklater. The cast is led by Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MUBI.
Bernie was produced by Mandalay Vision, Detour Filmproduction, and Wind Dancer Films and made in United States of America. It was released on April 27, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Writers
- Skip Hollandsworth, Richard Linklater
- Release date
- April 27, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Mandalay Vision, Detour Filmproduction, Wind Dancer Films
Bernie cast & crew
Bernie was directed by Richard Linklater and written by Skip Hollandsworth and Richard Linklater.
The cast features Jack Black as Bernie Tiede, Shirley MacLaine as Marjorie Nugent, Matthew McConaughey as Danny Buck Davidson, Brady Coleman as Scrappy Holmes, Richard Robichaux as Lloyd Hornbuckle, and Rick Dial as Don Leggett.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Graham Reynolds, cinematography is by Dick Pope, and it was produced by Michael Bassick and Matt Williams.
Is Bernie worth watching?
Bernie holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 1,041 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and drama, Bernie is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bernie
In United States, you can stream Bernie on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Bernie

Jack Black
Bernie Tiede

Shirley MacLaine
Marjorie Nugent

Matthew McConaughey
Danny Buck Davidson

Brady Coleman
Scrappy Holmes

Richard Robichaux
Lloyd Hornbuckle

Rick Dial
Don Leggett

Brandon Smith
Sheriff Huckabee

Larry Jack Dotson
Rev. Woodard

Merrilee McCommas
Molly
Mathew Greer
Carl
Marjorie Dome
Townsperson
Tim Cariker
Townsperson
Bernie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bernie in United States?
Bernie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Bernie on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Bernie is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Bernie in?
Bernie is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bernie?
Bernie runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Bernie rated?
Bernie is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 1,041 ratings.











