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Bernie

6.620121h 39mPGMovieComedyCrimeDrama

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.

DirectorRichard Linklater
WritersSkip Hollandsworth·Richard Linklater
ProducersMatt Williams·William T. Conway

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Linklater

JBJack Black
Jack Black
Bernie Tiede
SMShirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine
Marjorie Nugent
MMMatthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Danny Buck Davidson
BCBrady Coleman
Brady Coleman
Scrappy Holmes
RRRichard Robichaux
Richard Robichaux
Lloyd Hornbuckle
RDRick Dial
Rick Dial
Don Leggett
BSBrandon Smith
Brandon Smith
Sheriff Huckabee
LDLarry Jack Dotson
Larry Jack Dotson
Rev. Woodard
MMMerrilee McCommas
Merrilee McCommas
Molly
MG
Mathew Greer
Carl
MD
Marjorie Dome
Townsperson
TC
Tim Cariker
Townsperson

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Bernie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bernie?

Bernie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bernie on Netflix?

No, Bernie is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Bernie on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Bernie is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Bernie for free?

Bernie is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Bernie based on a true story?

Yes — Bernie is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).