Bernie (2012)
Movie 1h 39m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Bernie is a comedy, crime and drama movie from 2012. It is directed by Richard Linklater. The cast includes Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey and Shirley MacLaine. The running time is 1h 39m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Richard LinklaterDirector
- Jack Blackas Bernie Tiede
- Matthew McConaugheyas Danny Buck Davidson
- Shirley MacLaineas Marjorie Nugent
- Brandon Smithas Sheriff Huckabee
- Rick Dialas Don Leggett
- Brady Colemanas Scrappy Holmes
- Richard Robichauxas Lloyd Hornbuckle
- Larry Jack Dotsonas Rev. Woodard
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Questions about Bernie
- What genre is Bernie?
- Bernie is categorised as Comedy, Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in Bernie?
- Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, Shirley MacLaine, Brandon Smith, Rick Dial appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Bernie?
- Richard Linklater directed Bernie.
- How long is Bernie?
- Bernie runs for 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- Is Bernie worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Bernie?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
