Bernie Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A Story So Unbelievable It Must Be True.

Last modified: Jul. 15, 2012

Bernie

Release Date: Friday, April 27, 2012 Limited

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.

Director: Richard Linklater

Starring: Jack Black • Shirley MacLaine • Matthew McConaughey • Rip Torn

PG-13 Comedy 1 hr, 44 m

4.39 / 5.0

83% WILL SEE 17% WON'T SEE

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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.

Comedy

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Who stars in Bernie – Cast List

Jack Black
... Bernie

Anaconda, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Shirley MacLaine
The Last Word, Valentine's Day
Matthew McConaughey
The Gentlemen, The Lost Bus
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Rip Torn
Men in Black III, Marie-Antoinette

Who is making Bernie – Crew List

A look at Bernie behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Richard Linklater last helmed Nouvelle Vague and Blue Moon.

Director: Richard Linklater
Screenwriters: —
Producers: Liz Glotzer
Celine Rattray
Martin Shafer
Ginger Sledge

Studios: Alchemy
Production Company: Castle Rock Entertainment
Mandalay Vision

Production – What we know about the Bernie

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

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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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some violent images and brief strong language
Runtime: 1 hr, 44 m
Tagline: A Story So Unbelievable It Must Be True.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Bernie Trailers and Clips

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Bernie Release Date: When was the film released?

Bernie was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 27 , 2012. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including The Five-Year Engagement, Safe and The Pirates! Band of Misfits. As a limited release, Bernie was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.