Bernie

Release Date: Friday, April 27, 2012 Limited

Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey, Richard Linklater, Rip Torn, Celine Rattray, Liz Glotzer, Martin Shafer, Ginger Sledge

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.

PG-13 Comedy 1 hr, 44 m

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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.

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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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The film's director Richard Linklater last directed Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood and Where'd You Go Bernadette?.

Screenwriters
Producers
Liz Glotzer
Celine Rattray
Martin Shafer
Ginger Sledge

Additional Information

MPA 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.
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Language
English

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



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