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Bernie (2012)

PG-1304/27/2012Comedy, Crime, Drama1h 39m

A story so unbelievable it must be true.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Jack Black

    Bernie Tiede

  2. Cast 1

    Shirley MacLaine

    Marjorie Nugent

  3. Cast 1

    Matthew McConaughey

    Danny Buck Davidson

  4. Cast 1

    Brady Coleman

    Scrappy Holmes

  5. Cast 1

    Richard Robichaux

    Lloyd Hornbuckle

  6. Cast 1

    Rick Dial

    Don Leggett

  7. Cast 1

    Brandon Smith

    Sheriff Huckabee

  8. Cast 1

    Larry Jack Dotson

    Rev. Woodard

  9. Cast 1

    Merrilee McCommas

    Molly

Bernie is a really fun and enjoyable dark comedy, starring Jack Black and Shirley MacLaine. This is actually the true story of what happened between a purely good man and a purely evil woman. Jack Black plays Bernie Tiede, an assistant undertaker in the small town of Carthage, Texas. He is loved by everybody for his pure-hearted character, his sympathy for every person he comes across and his willingness to help everyone who needs it in any way, shape or form. He's just such a good guy, you almost wouldn't believe it if not for the fact that this character is based on an actual person. A...