Weekend at Bernie's
"Bernie may be dead, but he's still the life of the party!"
Originally released in 1989. Weekend at Bernie's is a comedy/crime film. directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Starring Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, and Catherine Mary Stewart
Synopsis
Two young insurance corporation employees try to pretend that their murdered employer is alive by puppeteering his dead body, leading a hitman to attempt to track him down to finish him off.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 5, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (1,093 votes)
Budget
$6.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$30.2M
4.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Andrew McCarthy
as Larry Wilson
Jonathan Silverman
as Richard Parker
Catherine Mary Stewart
as Gwen Saunders
Terry Kiser
as Bernie Lomax
Don Calfa
as Paulie, Vito's Hit Man
Catherine Parks
as Tina, Vito's Girl
Eloise DeJoria
as Tawny
Gregory Salata
as Marty
Louis Giambalvo
as Vito
Ted Kotcheff
as Jack Parker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,500,000
- Revenue
- $30,218,387
Production Companies
- Gladden Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weekend at Bernie's about?
Two young insurance corporation employees try to pretend that their murdered employer is alive by puppeteering his dead body, leading a hitman to attempt to track him down to finish him off.
Who directed Weekend at Bernie's?
Weekend at Bernie's was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
How long is Weekend at Bernie's?
Weekend at Bernie's has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Weekend at Bernie's released?
Weekend at Bernie's was released on July 5, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Weekend at Bernie's?
The main cast of Weekend at Bernie's includes Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Catherine Mary Stewart, Terry Kiser, Don Calfa.
Is Weekend at Bernie's worth watching?
Weekend at Bernie's has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 1,093 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.