Bernie

Film - 2012 - Comedy, Crime, Drama

The story

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.

Directed by

Richard Linklater

Starring

Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey, Brady Coleman, Richard Robichaux, Rick Dial

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 6.8 out of 10

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Film · 2012 · Comedy · Crime · Drama

Bernie

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The story

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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Bernie Official Trailer #1 - Jack Black, Richard
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Ratings
IMDb
6.8 / 10
68k votes
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87%
Tomatometer
3.53 / 5
10k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.6 / 10
TMDB users
Details
TypeFilm
GenreComedy, Crime, Drama
Runtime1h 44m
RatedPG
Release2012-04-27
Where to watch
Prime Video
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