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Bernie

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
60K
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Matthew McConaughey, Shirley MacLaine, and Jack Black in Bernie (2011)
In small-town Texas, the friendship between the well-liked local mortician and a a reviled wealthy widow becomes the focus of much debate and scandal once she turns up dead.
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In small-town Texas, an affable mortician strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow, though when she starts to become controlling, he goes to great lengths to separate himself from her gr... Read allIn small-town Texas, an affable mortician strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow, though when she starts to become controlling, he goes to great lengths to separate himself from her grasp.In small-town Texas, an affable mortician strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow, though when she starts to become controlling, he goes to great lengths to separate himself from her grasp.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
60K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writers
    • Skip Hollandsworth(based on the article in Texas Monthly by)
    • Richard Linklater(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jack Black
    • Shirley MacLaine
    • Matthew McConaughey
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writers
    • Skip Hollandsworth(based on the article in Texas Monthly by)
    • Richard Linklater(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jack Black
    • Shirley MacLaine
    • Matthew McConaughey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 173User reviews
    • 234Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 19 nominations

    Videos3

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:09
    U.S. Version
    Bernie
    Clip 1:05
    Bernie
    Bernie
    Clip 0:43
    Bernie

    Photos132

    Matthew McConaughey in Bernie (2011)
    Jack Black in Bernie (2011)
    Shirley MacLaine in Bernie (2011)
    Jack Black in Bernie (2011)
    Richard Linklater in Bernie (2011)
    Shirley MacLaine and Jack Black in Bernie (2011)
    Shirley MacLaine and Jack Black in Bernie (2011)
    Shirley MacLaine in Bernie (2011)
    Shirley MacLaine and Jack Black in Bernie (2011)
    Shirley MacLaine and Jack Black in Bernie (2011)
    Jack Black in Bernie (2011)
    Jack Black in Bernie (2011)

    Top cast

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    Jack Black
    Jack Black
    • Bernie Tiedeas Bernie Tiede
    Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine
    • Marjorie Nugentas Marjorie Nugent
    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Danny Buckas Danny Buck
    Brady Coleman
    Brady Coleman
    • Scrappy Holmesas Scrappy Holmes
    Richard Robichaux
    Richard Robichaux
    • Lloyd Hornbuckleas Lloyd Hornbuckle
    Rick Dial
    • Don Leggettas Don Leggett
    Brandon Smith
    Brandon Smith
    • Sheriff Huckabeeas Sheriff Huckabee
    Larry Jack Dotson
    Larry Jack Dotson
    • Rev. Woodardas Rev. Woodard
    Merrilee McCommas
    • Mollyas Molly
    Mathew Greer
    • Carlas Carl
    • (as Matthew Greer)
    Marjorie Dome
    • Townspersonas Townsperson
    Tim Cariker
    • Townspersonas Townsperson
    Fern Luker
    • Townspersonas Townsperson
    Jack Payne
    • Townspersonas Townsperson
    Sonny Carl Davis
    Sonny Carl Davis
    • Townspersonas Townsperson
    • (as Sonny Davis)
    Chris Humphrey
    Chris Humphrey
    • Townspersonas Townsperson
    Ann Reeves
    • Townspersonas Townsperson
    Kay Epperson
    • Townspersonas Townsperson
    • Director
      • Richard Linklater
    • Writers
      • Skip Hollandsworth(based on the article in Texas Monthly by) (screenplay)
      • Richard Linklater(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Real residents of Carthage, Texas who knew the real Bernie Tiede and Marjorie Nugent appear in the film providing commentary on the events.
    • Goofs
      Bernie committed the murder in 1996, yet he answers an iPhone nearly right after the murder.
    • Quotes

      Townsperson: [talking about Marjorie Nugent] She would chew your ass out at the drop of a hat. I mean, she'd rip you a brand new, three-bedroom, two-bath, double-wide asshole. No problem.

    • Crazy credits
      Before the main credits roll, photos of the real-life Bernie and Marjorie together are shown, along with a brief video of Bernie Teide talking with Jack Black.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Jack Black/New York City's Meatball Shop Guys/Beirut (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Lifted Me
      Written by James Rowe and Howard E. Smith

      Performed by The Florida Boys

      Courtesy of World Entertainment

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews173

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Bernie...a good undertaking
    When I decided to watch this movie, I was under the impression it was suppose to be comedy, and while there are some humorous and funny moments, this is more of a drama than anything else. That said, this was a good movie, one that engages and hooks you almost from the very beginning. The fact that this is based on a true story actually helps make this even better, to think someone like "Bernie" really existed just helps draw you into his complex and quirky world. Jack Black is simply amazing in this role, that's a statement I never thought I'd make, but in truth he is suburb and possibly Oscar mention worthy. Here's my take away, this movie is worth your time or money whichever is more important to you. It's a enjoyable journey into a real life odd ball character that simply grows on you from start to end.
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    • dgefroh
    • Dec 30, 2012

    FAQ1

    • Is it Jack Black doing the singing in the movie Bernie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 22, 2012 (Iceland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Millennium Entertainment (United States)
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Берні
    • Filming locations
      • Carthage, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mandalay Vision
      • Wind Dancer Productions
      • Detour Filmproduction
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,206,470
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $85,805
      • Apr 29, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,173,061
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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