Bernie
"A story so unbelievable it must be true."
Originally released in 2012. Bernie is a comedy/crime film. directed by Richard Linklater.
Starring Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, and Matthew McConaughey
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (996 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.2M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,206,470
Production Companies
- Mandalay Vision
- Detour Filmproduction
- Wind Dancer Films
- Millennium Media
Frequently Asked Questions
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 abus...
Who directed Bernie?
Bernie was directed by Richard Linklater.
How long is Bernie?
Bernie has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Bernie released?
Bernie was released on April 27, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bernie?
The main cast of Bernie includes Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey, Brady Coleman, Richard Robichaux.
Is Bernie worth watching?
Bernie has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 996 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.