description Weekend at Bernie's Overview
The 1989 comedy film follows a man who discovers his dead friend becomes the subject of an insurance fraud scheme. The deceased individual is placed in a central role within a series of increasingly complicated events involving several individuals. It was directed by Ted Kotcheff and starred Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman.
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info Weekend at Bernie's Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1989 |
help Weekend at Bernie's FAQ
Who plays Bernie in Weekend at Bernie's?
Terry Kiser plays the dead title character, Bernie Lomax, while Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman play the two young insurance employees, Larry and Richard. Kiser's performance as a corpse became the film's signature gag.
Is there a sequel to Weekend at Bernie's?
Yes, Weekend at Bernie's II was released in 1993, with Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, and Terry Kiser all returning. The sequel sends the characters — and Bernie's body — to the Virgin Islands in a voodoo-themed plot.
What is Weekend at Bernie's about, and how does the dead-body premise work?
Two low-level insurance employees discover a fraud scheme at their company and are invited to their boss Bernie's Hamptons beach house — only to find him dead, and to realize that keeping him 'alive' is safer for them than telling anyone. The 1989 comedy is rated PG-13 and is directed by Ted Kotcheff, who also directed First Blood (1982).
Where can I stream Weekend at Bernie's?
Streaming availability changes frequently, so it is best to check current listings on major platforms or rental services like Amazon or Apple TV. The film was released theatrically in 1989 by 20th Century Fox, and physical and digital rental copies remain widely available.
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