Bernie

Movie / Show Details

Bernie is a 2011 dark comedy directed by Richard Linklater that examines small-town morality through a true story set in rural Texas. Jack Black stars as Bernie Tiede, a beloved funeral director and pillar of his community who teaches Sunday school and sings in the church choir. When he befriends Marjorie Nugent, a wealthy widow played by Shirley MacLaine, their unlikely relationship deepens as Bernie becomes increasingly involved in managing her affairs. Matthew McConaughey rounds out the cast in this film that explores what happens when Bernie’s generosity and devotion face mounting pressure from Marjorie’s escalating demands.

This single-disc DVD release runs 84 minutes and carries a PG-13 rating from Millennium Entertainment. Based on Skip Hollandsworth’s reporting and adapted by Linklater, the film balances comedy with the darker implications of its true-crime foundation. Grab this used copy and experience a thoughtful examination of loyalty and morality in a close-knit community.