Bernie

Name: Bernie
Director: Richard Linklater
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 2012
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey, Brady Coleman, Richard Robichaux

A story so unbelievable it must be true.

20121h 39m6.6(1,054 votes)

ComedyCrimeDrama

Synopsis

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.

Bernie (2012) is a comedy, crime, and drama film directed by Richard Linklater. It stars Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, and Matthew McConaughey. The film runs for 1 hour 39 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,054 votes.

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Director

Richard Linklater

Cast

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bernie

Where can I watch Bernie?

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Who stars in Bernie?

Bernie stars Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey, and Brady Coleman, and was directed by Richard Linklater.

How long is Bernie?

Bernie has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes.

When did Bernie come out?

Bernie was released in 2012.

What genre is Bernie?

Bernie is a comedy, crime, and drama film.

Is Bernie worth watching?

Bernie holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.