Everything You Need to Know About Bernie Movie (2012): Jul. 15, 2012 - added the US Blu-ray release date of August 21, 2012 - Movie Insider (original) (raw)
A Story So Unbelievable It Must Be True.
Plot Outline: 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.
Who's Involved:
Matthew McConaughey, Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Celine Rattray, Rip Torn, Martin Shafer, Richard Linklater, Liz Glotzer, Ginger Sledge
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned MPA
Rating Reason: some violent images and brief strong language
Runtime: 1 hr, 44 m
Language: English
Plot: What's the story about?
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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Who stars in Bernie: Cast List
Who's making Bernie: Crew List
A look at the Bernie behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Richard Linklater last directed Nouvelle Vague and Blue Moon.
Producers
Liz Glotzer
Celine Rattray
Martin Shafer
Ginger Sledge
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Production: What we know about Bernie?
Filming Timeline
- 2011 - May: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2010 - October: The film was set to Production status.
- 2010 - August: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Set to shoot starting in October 2010
Bernie Release Date: When was the film released?
Bernie was a limited release in 2012 on Friday, April 27, 2012. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including Safe, The Five-Year Engagement and The Pirates! Band of Misfits.
As a limited theatrical release, Bernie will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area. Sometimes, limited theatrical releases are simulatenously released to buy or rent on video on demand services like Prime Video and Apple TV.
Bernie DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Bernie was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 .
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