
Weekend at Bernie's
Bernie may be dead, but he's still the life of the party!
Directed by Ted Kotcheff
Produced by Gladden Entertainment
A farcical beach comedy built on the absurd premise of two bumbling employees puppeteering their dead boss to evade a hitman, prioritizing mischievous humor and physical comedy over logic or depth.
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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Where to watch
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Questions people ask
Is Weekend at Bernie's sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Weekend at Bernie's easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is Weekend at Bernie's scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does Weekend at Bernie's end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Weekend at Bernie's violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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