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Weekend at Bernie's

  • 1989
  • PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
65K
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Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman in Weekend at Bernie's (1989)
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High-Concept ComedySlapstickAdventureComedyCrime

Two idiots try to pretend that their murdered employer is really alive, leading the hitman to attempt to track him down to finish him off.Two idiots try to pretend that their murdered employer is really alive, leading the hitman to attempt to track him down to finish him off.Two idiots try to pretend that their murdered employer is really alive, leading the hitman to attempt to track him down to finish him off.

  • Director
    • Ted Kotcheff
  • Writer
    • Robert Klane
  • Stars
    • Andrew McCarthy
    • Jonathan Silverman
    • Catherine Mary Stewart
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    65K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,609
    302
    • Director
      • Ted Kotcheff
    • Writer
      • Robert Klane
    • Stars
      • Andrew McCarthy
      • Jonathan Silverman
      • Catherine Mary Stewart
    • 154User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Andrew McCarthy
    Andrew McCarthy
    • Larry Wilson
    Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman
    • Richard Parker
    Catherine Mary Stewart
    Catherine Mary Stewart
    • Gwen Saunders
    Terry Kiser
    Terry Kiser
    • Bernie Lomax
    Don Calfa
    Don Calfa
    • Paulie, Vito's Hit Man
    Catherine Parks
    Catherine Parks
    • Tina, Vito's Girl
    Eloise DeJoria
    Eloise DeJoria
    • Tawny
    • (as Eloise Broady)
    Greg Salata
    Greg Salata
    • Marty, Vito's Assistant
    • (as Gregory Salata)
    Louis Giambalvo
    Louis Giambalvo
    • Vito
    Ted Kotcheff
    Ted Kotcheff
    • Jack Parker, Richard's Dad
    Margaret Hall
    • Lomax's Secretary
    Tim Perez
    Tim Perez
    • Central Park Mugger
    • (as Timothy Perez)
    Mark Kenneth Smaltz
    Mark Kenneth Smaltz
    • Harris, Security Oficer
    Anthony Mannino
    • Superintendant
    Polly Segal
    • Woman in Elevator
    Robert L. Horen
    • Maitre d'
    • (as Bob Horen)
    Bruce Paul Barbour
    Bruce Paul Barbour
    • Beach Bum
    • (as Bruce Barbour)
    Jason Woliner
    Jason Woliner
    • Bratty Kid
    • Director
      • Ted Kotcheff
    • Writer
      • Robert Klane
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Terry Kiser's stunt double suffered a few broken ribs during filming, mostly in the scene in which Bernie is dragged around the surface of the ocean, bumping into metal floating buoys.
    • Goofs
      When the 'boys' are transferring Bernie from the golf cart to the boat, you can see Bernie's hands clenching and opening.
    • Quotes

      Larry Wilson: What kind of a host invites you to his house for the weekend and dies on you?

    • Alternate versions
      Much of the explicit language was toned down for the UK DVD released 2001. Overdubs from the original actors were used to make the movie more "family friendly".
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Lethal Weapon 2/The Karate Kid Part III/Great Balls of Fire/Weekend at Bernie's/A Taxing Woman Returns (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Vissi D'Arte, Vissi D'Amore
      by Giacomo Puccini
      Éva Marton with the Münchner Rundfunkorchester (as Munich Radio Orchestra),
      Giuseppe Patanè (as Giuseppe Patane), Director
      From the Album "PUCCINI ARIAS" (IMT 42167)
      Appears Courtesy of CBS MASTERWORKS, Under license from CBS SPECIAL PRODUCTS

    User reviews154

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    Featured review

    A CULT CLASSIC COMEDIC MASTERPIECE!!!

    Greetings Bernie fans...

    Yep. I love this film...and, I love the sequel, too. I guess it helps that I am a big fan of both Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman...their chemistry throughout the two films is priceless, a great comedy duo. Terry Kiser couldn't be better as Bernie, given a role in which he really doesn't have to do anything...nonetheless, he gives us a hilarious performance. And, you also gotta love Catherine Mary Stewart...she's just great, and Don Calfa is also brilliant. The writer, Robert Klane (he co-wrote "NATIONAL LAMPOON'S EUROPEAN VACATION, previously) creates a wonderful story and atmosphere...and, he eventually helmed the direction on this film's sequel in 1993. Don't listen to that other airhead who reviewed this, with his "set your alarm clock" crap...what the hell does he know, anyway? Yes, this film is "stupid-comedy"...and, that's why the film works. A great summer movie. Recommended dosage: Repetitious viewings, ad nauseum.

    Take care!
    • SuperFly Whitey
    • Jun 3, 2000
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 5, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un muerto... pero de risa
    • Filming locations
      • Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, USA
    • Production company
      • Gladden Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,218,387
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,506,086
      • Jul 9, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,218,387
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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