Bernie(2012)
“A story so unbelievable it must be true.”
Overview
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.
Director
Richard Linklater
Studio
Mandalay Vision
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
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
Rick Dial
as Don Leggett
Brandon Smith
as Sheriff Huckabee
Larry Jack Dotson
as Rev. Woodard
Merrilee McCommas
as Molly
Mathew Greer
as Carl
Marjorie Dome
as Townsperson
Tim Cariker
as Townsperson
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Mandalay Vision • Detour Filmproduction • Wind Dancer Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bernie?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bernie (2012).
What is Bernie about?▼
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.
Who directed Bernie?▼
Bernie was directed by Richard Linklater and released in 2012. It is a comedy, crime, drama film.
How long is Bernie?▼
Bernie has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Bernie?▼
The cast of Bernie includes 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 more.
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