Bernie (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2012, Bernie is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Richard Linklater, running about 99 minutes. “A story so unbelievable it must be true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Bernie stars Jack Black as Bernie Tiede, Shirley MacLaine as Marjorie Nugent, Matthew McConaughey as Danny Buck Davidson and Brady Coleman as Scrappy Holmes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bernie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bernie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bernie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bernie (2012)?
- In US, Bernie is available to stream on fuboTV, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bernie worth watching?
- Bernie holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bernie?
- Bernie stars Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey, Brady Coleman and Tommy G. Kendrick.
- When was Bernie released?
- Bernie was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.