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Weekend at Bernie's

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Synopsis

"WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S" is a hilarious adventure-comedy film directed by Ted Kotcheff, starring Jonathan Silverman and Andrew McCarthy as Larry and Richard, two young employees at an insurance company who discover accounting fraud. When they bring their findings to their boss, Bernie, played by Terry Kiser, he invites them to his beach house for the weekend as a ploy to have them killed. However, things take a wild turn when Bernie unexpectedly dies, leaving Larry and Richard to pretend he's still alive to avoid being implicated in his murder. As Larry and Richard navigate a series of comical mishaps to keep up the facade that Bernie is alive, they find themselves entangled in a web of deceit, danger, and absurd situations. Catherine Mary Stewart also stars in this 1989 cult classic that blends elements of crime and comedy, delivering a unique and entertaining cinematic experience. With its zany premise and memorable performances, "WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S" has become a beloved staple in the adventure-comedy genre. Audiences are sure to be entertained by the film's offbeat humor, quirky characters, and unpredictable twists that make it a must-watch for fans of comedic cinema.

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Movie Details

Director
Andrew McCarthy, Catherine Mary Stewart, Jonathan Silverman, Ted Kotcheff, Terry Kiser
Release Year
1989
Runtime
Runtime not available
Genre
Adventure, Comedy, Crime
MPAA Rating
PG-13

Ratings & Box Office

IMDb Rating (out of 10)
Not rated
Metascore (out of 100)
32.0
Box Office
Not available

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