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Bernie

6.620121h 39mPG-13MovieComedyCrimeDrama

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
ProducersMichael Bassick·Matt Williams

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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 fuboTV, MUBI and The CW in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bernie on Netflix?

No, Bernie is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and MUBI.

Is Bernie on Amazon Prime Video?

Bernie isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Bernie for free?

Bernie is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and Kanopy in United States.

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).