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Weekend at Bernie's

Weekend at Bernie's

5th July 1989
1h 37m
Ted Kotcheff
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Weekend at Bernie's is a Adventure Comedy film released on 5th July 1989; Ted Kotcheff directed the film which stars Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, and Terry Kiser. A sequel, Weekend at Bernie's II, was released in 1993. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $23,718,387 on its budget.

Plot

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

Cast (53)

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Weekend at Bernie's FAQ

When was Weekend at Bernie's released?

Weekend at Bernie's was released 35 years ago, on Wednesday July 5th, 1989.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Weekend at Bernie's?

The lead roles are played by Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman.

How much did Weekend at Bernie's cost to make?

The budget was $6,500,000.

How much money did Weekend at Bernie's make?

The worldwide revenue was $30,218,387.

Is Weekend at Bernie's on Netflix?

No, Weekend at Bernie's is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Weekend at Bernie's on Amazon Prime?

No, Weekend at Bernie's is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Weekend at Bernie's on Disney Plus?

No, Weekend at Bernie's is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Weekend at Bernie's Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

2% 0-12
2% 13-19
6% 20-29
13% 30-39
8% 40-49
6% 50-59
64% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

32% Female
68% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown