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Bernie

PG-1320121h 39mRichard Linklater
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 75

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"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.

ComedyCrimeDrama
TexasDark ComedyBased On True StoryCarthageStockbrokerPrison VisitMissing PersonFuneral DirectorFuneral HomeEmbezzlement

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bernie (2012) 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 stars in Bernie?

Bernie stars Jack Black (Bernie Tiede), Shirley MacLaine (Marjorie Nugent), Matthew McConaughey (Danny Buck Davidson), Brady Coleman (Scrappy Holmes), Richard Robichaux (Lloyd Hornbuckle). The film was directed by Richard Linklater.

How long is Bernie?

Bernie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated PG-13.

Is Bernie worth watching?

Bernie holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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