Quick overview
Weekend at Bernie's (1989) leans into its genre DNA with a straightforward setup and a clear, watchable rhythm. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, and Catherine Mary Stewart—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 4.6/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
Weekend at Bernie's (1989)
Bernie'de Haftasonu, Drie Dolle Dagen met een Dooie!, Weekend at Bernie's, Fin de semana de locura, Fin de semana con el muerto, Este muerto está muy vivo-
Released: July 5, 1989
Runtime: 97 min
: 4.603/10 from 1110 votes
Cast: Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Catherine Mary Stewart, Terry Kiser, Don Calfa, Catherine Parks
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.
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