Weekend at Bernie's (1989) movie poster

Weekend at Bernie's (1989)

"Bernie may be dead, but he's still the life of the party!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 42% (RT: 52%, MC: 32) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrime

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Director
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (1,110 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
52%
Metacritic
32
Cast
Andrew McCarthy as Larry Wilson
Jonathan Silverman as Richard Parker
Catherine Mary Stewart as Gwen Saunders
Terry Kiser as Bernie Lomax
Don Calfa as Paulie, Vito's Hit Man
Catherine Parks as Tina, Vito's Girl
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 1,110 votes. Critics scored it lower at 42%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Two young insurance corporation employees try to pretend that their murdered employer is alive by puppeteering his dead body, leading a hitman to attempt to track him down to finish him off. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Andrew McCarthy spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • During production of Weekend at Bernie's, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Weekend at Bernie's is a 1989 comedy, crime film directed by Ted Kotcheff. Two young insurance corporation employees try to pretend that their murdered employer is alive by puppeteering his dead body, leading a hitman to attempt to track him down to finish him off. The film has been rated by 1,110 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Weekend at Bernie's delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Weekend at Bernie's (1989) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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