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Bernie

2011

IMDb

Richard Linklater

2011·PG-13·United StatesUnited States
Award tierBronze
Metascore
BiographyComedyCrimeDramaIndie

In small-town Texas, an affable mortician strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow, though when she starts to become controlling, he goes to great lengths to separate himself from her grasp.

Cast

Shirley MacLaine·Jack Black·Matthew McConaughey·Brady Coleman

Producers

Michael Bassick·William T. Conway·John Paul DeJoria·Donald Fox·Jack Gilardi Jr.

Languages

United KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

0 wins · 5 nominations

Nominations (5)

Best Picture

Gotham Awards (2012)

Best Feature

Richard LinklaterLiz GlotzerDavid McFadzeanMartin ShaferGinger SledgeMatt WilliamsJudd PayneCeline RattrayDete Meserve
Critics Choice Awards (2013)

Best Comedy

Film Independent Spirit Awards (2013)

Best Feature

Richard LinklaterLiz GlotzerDavid McFadzeanMartin ShaferGinger SledgeMatt WilliamsJudd PayneCeline RattrayDete Meserve

Best Actor

Critics Choice Awards (2013)

Best Actor in a Comedy

Jack Black
Film Independent Spirit Awards (2013)

Best Male Lead

Jack Black