Directed by:
Richard LinklaterCinematography:
Dick PopeComposer:
Graham ReynoldsCast:
Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, Shirley MacLaine, Gary Teague, Larry Jack Dotson, Ben Bachelder, Christian Stokes, Brandon Smith, Juli Erickson (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
In the tiny, rural town of Carthage, TX, assistant funeral director Bernie Tiede 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, 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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Jack Black](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/360/162360673_4d41b5.png)
Jack Black
USA
Best movies:
Enemy of the State (1998)
Ice Age (2002)
Dead Man Walking (1995)
![Matthew McConaughey](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/766/163766166_80f9ef.jpg)
Matthew McConaughey
USA
Best movies:
The Gentlemen (2019)
Interstellar (2014)
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
![Shirley MacLaine](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/405/164405852_36193d.jpg)
Shirley MacLaine
USA
Best movies:
Barbra: The Concert (1994) (concert)
The Apartment (1960)
Being There (1979)
Gary Teague
USA
Best movies:
My All-American (2015)
Elvis and Anabelle (2007)
Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
![Larry Jack Dotson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/093/886/93886123_87dab3.jpg)
Larry Jack Dotson
USA
Best movies:
Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022)
The Idealist (2015)
I Love You Phillip Morris (2009)
Ben Bachelder
Canada
Best movies:
Rocky Balboa (2006)
Friday Night Lights (2004)
Bernie (2011)
![Christian Stokes](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/225/158225734_439530.jpg)
Christian Stokes
Best movies:
Monster (2003)
Escape Plan (2013)
Stop-Loss (2008)
Brandon Smith
USA
Best movies:
A Perfect World (1993)
Into the West (2005) (series)
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Juli Erickson
Best movies:
Pawn Shop Chronicles (2013)
Heaven's Gate (1980)
Christmas Child (2004)
![Merrilee McCommas](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/995/159995184_8e6fb2.jpg)
Merrilee McCommas
USA
Best movies:
Boyhood (2014)
Wire in the Blood (2002) (series)
Bernie (2011)
![Gabriel Luna](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/093/161093402_f0c811.jpg)
Gabriel Luna
USA
Best movies:
Harley and the Davidsons (2016) (series)
Temple Grandin (2010) (TV movie)
Freeheld (2015)
Margaret Bowman
Best movies:
A Perfect World (1993)
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Hell or High Water (2016)
Mathew Greer
Best movies:
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Ruffian (2007) (TV movie)
Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007)
Mona Lee Fultz
Best movies:
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
Boyhood (2014)
Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022)
Kevin Machate
Best movies:
Bernie (2011)
Angels Sing (2013)
![Sonny Carl Davis](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/074/162074464_de6dc4.jpg)
Sonny Carl Davis
Best movies:
Thelma & Louise (1991)
Lonesome Dove (1989) (series)
The Perfect Game (2009)
Daniel Zubiate
USA
Best movies:
Infamous (2006)
Missing Pieces (2000) (TV movie)
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)
Toby Metcalf
Best movies:
Temple Grandin (2010) (TV movie)
Pure Country (1992)
Comanche Moon (2008) (series)
Jerry Biggs
USA
Best movies:
Lonesome Dove (1989) (series)
Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007)
North and South (1985) (series)