Weekend at Bernie's
1989, English. Directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Bernie may be dead, but he's still the life of the party!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 1,196 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Ted KotcheffDirector
- Andrew McCarthyLarry Wilson
- Jonathan SilvermanRichard Parker
- Catherine Mary StewartGwen Saunders
- Terry KiserBernie Lomax
- Don CalfaPaulie, Vito's Hit Man
- Catherine ParksTina, Vito's Girl
- Eloise DeJoriaTawny
- Gregory SalataMarty
- Louis GiambalvoVito
- Ted KotcheffJack Parker
- Margaret HallSecretary
- Timothy PerezMugger
Details
- Released
- 5 July 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Klane
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $30M
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Weekend at Bernie's: quick answers
What comes after Weekend at Bernie's?
Next in the series: Weekend at Bernie's II (1993).
Is Weekend at Bernie's worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 1,196 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Weekend at Bernie's?
Weekend at Bernie's runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Weekend at Bernie's have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Weekend at Bernie's. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Weekend at Bernie's parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Weekend at Bernie's is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Weekend at Bernie's on?
Weekend at Bernie's is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Weekend at Bernie's?
If you liked Weekend at Bernie's, try Bandits, The Thursday Murder Club, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!.
Who directed Weekend at Bernie's?
Weekend at Bernie's (1989) was directed by Ted Kotcheff and stars Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Catherine Mary Stewart.