Bernie (2012)

A story so unbelievable it must be true.

Movie · Comedy, Crime, Drama · 1h 39m · Rated 6.6/10 on TMDB · Released April 27, 2012

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.

Directed by Richard Linklater

Cast

• Jack Black as Bernie Tiede
• Shirley MacLaine as Marjorie Nugent
• Matthew McConaughey as Danny Buck Davidson
• Brady Coleman as Scrappy Holmes
• Richard Robichaux as Lloyd Hornbuckle
• Rick Dial as Don Leggett
• Brandon Smith as Sheriff Huckabee
• Larry Jack Dotson as Rev. Woodard
• Merrilee McCommas as Molly
• Mathew Greer as Carl
• Marjorie Dome as Townsperson
• Tim Cariker as Townsperson

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