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IMDb rating 6.8
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Critic rating 8

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Critic Scott Tobias
rated 8

Linklater again gets the most out of Black’s devilish grin and zeal for musical performance.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Angie Errigo
rated 8

...Richard Linklater strikes gold, turning it into a droll, dark comedy of manners, and a showcase for the unobvious, quite inspired casting of Jack Black as the eponymous undertaker...

Read full review at Empire
Critic Anders Bo Schreiner
rated 8

...et fængslende kulørt stykke underholdning.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Cast & Crew

Richard Linklater
As Deadbeat Dad (uncredited)
Daniel Zubiate
As Action News Cameraman (uncredited)
Daniel Zubiate
Director
Wendy Crouse
As Prison Visitor (uncredited)
Wendy Crouse
Director

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Bernie is a dark comedy film directed by Richard Linklater, based on a true story. The movie takes place in Carthage, Texas, and follows the story of Bernie Tiede, an assistant mortician who is well-liked by the townspeople. Bernie befriends Marjorie Nugent, an wealthy elderly woman who is known for her ill temper. As their friendship grows, Marjorie becomes increasingly possessive and abusive towards Bernie, who tries to distance himself from her. However, when Marjorie turns up dead, Bernie becomes the prime suspect and the town rallies behind him despite overwhelming evidence of his guilt. The film explores themes of small-town life, friendship, and the complexities of human relationships. It stars Jack Black as Bernie Tiede, Shirley MacLaine as Marjorie Nugent, and Matthew McConaughey as Danny Buck Davidson.

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