Bernie Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

In small-town Texas, the local mortician strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow, though when he kills her, he goes to great lengths to create the illusion that she's alive.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

In the tiny, rural town of Carthage, TX, assistant funeral director Bernie Tiede (Jack Black) was one of the town’s most beloved residents. He taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Everyone loved and appreciated Bernie, so it came as no surprise when he befriended Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine), an affluent widow who was as well known for her sour attitude as her fortune. Bernie frequently traveled with Marjorie and even managed her banking affairs. Marjorie quickly became fully dependent on Bernie and his generosity and Bernie struggled to meet her increasing demands. Bernie continued to handle her affairs, and the townspeople went months without seeing Marjorie. The people of Carthage were shocked when it was reported that Marjorie Nugent had been dead for some time, and Bernie Tiede was being charged with the murder.

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Comedy

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Bernie.

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  Jack Black

  ... Bernie

  Anaconda, A Minecraft Movie

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  Shirley MacLaine

  Valentine's Day, Noelle

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  Matthew McConaughey

  The Wolf of Wall Street, Sing

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  Rip Torn

  Men in Black III, Yours, Mine & Ours

Crew Behind the Film

The Bernie behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Richard Linklater last directed Hit Man and Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood.

Director

Richard Linklater

Screenwriters

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Producers

Liz Glotzer
Celine Rattray
Martin Shafer
Ginger Sledge

Production Details

What we know about the Bernie movie production.

Production Updates for Bernie

May 2011

Completed

Changed Bernie movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Aug 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Set to shoot starting in October 2010

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