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Bernie

2012·Movie·PG-13·99 min·6.6(1,041)

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.

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Where to watch Bernie in United States

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Where is Bernie streaming around the world?

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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
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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

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Cast of Bernie

Jack Black

Jack Black

Bernie Tiede

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

Marjorie Nugent

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Danny Buck Davidson

Brady Coleman

Brady Coleman

Scrappy Holmes

Richard Robichaux

Richard Robichaux

Lloyd Hornbuckle

Rick Dial

Rick Dial

Don Leggett

Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith

Sheriff Huckabee

Larry Jack Dotson

Larry Jack Dotson

Rev. Woodard

Merrilee McCommas

Merrilee McCommas

Molly

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Mathew Greer

Carl

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Marjorie Dome

Townsperson

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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.

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