Bernie
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MUBI, The CW, Hoopla, and Fawesome.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Bernie
Where can I watch Bernie in the United States?
Bernie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MUBI, The CW, Hoopla, and Fawesome in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Bernie on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Bernie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, MUBI, The CW, Hoopla, and Fawesome.
Can I watch Bernie for free?
Bernie streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Bernie?
Bernie scores 6.6 on The Movie Database, 6.8 on IMDb, 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 72 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Bernie?
Bernie stars Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey, Brady Coleman, and Richard Robichaux. Richard Linklater is the director.
How long is Bernie?
Bernie runs 1h 39m (99 minutes).
When did Bernie come out?
Bernie was released on April 27, 2012.
Which studio made Bernie?
Bernie was produced by Mandalay Vision, Detour Filmproduction, and Wind Dancer Films in the United States.
What was the budget for Bernie?
Bernie was made on a budget of $5,000,000.
How much did Bernie make at the box office?
Bernie grossed $9,206,470 worldwide, against a budget of $5,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.