What was the release date of Bernie?

Bernie was released on June 22, 2012.

Bernie was directed by Richard Linklater.

What is the runtime of Bernie?

Bernie has a runtime of 1h 39m.

Who was the producer of Bernie?

Bernie was produced by Matt Williams, Liz Glotzer, David McFadzean, Dete Meserve, Judd Payne, Celine Rattray, Martin Shafer, Ginger Sledge, Richard Linklater.

Who are the key characters in Bernie?

The key characters in Bernie are Bernie Tiede (Jack Black), Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine), Danny Buck Davidson (Matthew McConaughey).

What genre is Bernie?

Bernie is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film.

What is the rating of Bernie?

Bernie has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10.

What is the box office revenue of Bernie?

Bernie has made $9.2M at the box office.

Bernie

Directed by Richard Linklater

PG-13

2012 1h 39mComedy, Crime

6.888%73%6.6

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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.

Cast of Bernie

Jack BlackBernie Tiede
Shirley MacLaineMarjorie Nugent
Matthew McConaugheyDanny Buck Davidson
Brady ColemanScrappy Holmes
Richard RobichauxLloyd Hornbuckle
Rick DialDon Leggett
Brandon SmithSheriff Huckabee
Larry Jack DotsonRev. Woodard
Merrilee McCommasMolly
Mathew GreerCarl
Marjorie DomeTownsperson
Tim CarikerTownsperson
Fern LukerTownsperson
Jack PayneTownsperson
Sonny Carl DavisTownsperson
Chris HumphreyTownsperson
Jesse LucioMourner
Ann ReevesTownsperson
Kay EppersonTownsperson
Ira BoundsTownsperson
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Bernie Ratings & Reviews

SherriOctober 17, 2025
Great movie, great acting. Would watch again!
4
The Gutter MonkeyNovember 19, 2025
A sadly slept on dark comedy based on a weird-but-true murder story.
2
jameskasanosMarch 20, 2026
Napoleon Dynamite mixed with a little American Gangster but in real life.
Richard Scott LongFebruary 11, 2026
Great movie based on a true story.😊
susiesennFebruary 6, 2026
Wonderful acting.
mickerdooJuly 5, 2025
Such a wild story. Black is the perfect murderer you sympathize with. Makes you think about how you treat people and your legacy.
1
wf625June 30, 2025
this is a really good movie I love the story
1