Bernie

1h 39m · 2012 · Directed by Richard Linklater · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

Bernie (2012) runs 1h 39m, directed by Richard Linklater. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

In small-town Texas, affable and popular mortician Bernie Tiede strikes up a friendship with Marjorie Nugent, a wealthy widow well known for her sour attitude. When she becomes controlling and abusive, Bernie goes to great lengths to remove himself from her grasp.

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Crime

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)