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Weekend at Bernie's II

Play trailer Poster for Weekend at Bernie's II PG Released Jul 9, 1993 1h 37m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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13% Tomatometer 31 Reviews 41% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
After witnessing the murder of their corrupt boss, Bernie Lomax (Terry Kiser), Larry Wilson (Andrew McCarthy) and Richard Parker (Jonathan Silverman) are blamed for Bernie's embezzlement and fired. Desperate to find the stolen $2 million and clear their names, the pair learns the fortune was hidden in the Virgin Islands and travels there in pursuit. Meanwhile, Bernie's corpse is partially revived in a voodoo ceremony by gangsters also looking for the money.

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Critics Consensus

It would appear to be all but impossible to make a worthwhile sequel to a comedy about a corpse's exploits -- odds Weekend at Bernie's II never comes close to beating.

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David Rooney Variety Bernie’s II stretches a thin idea even thinner, but it offers enough puerile fun and well-executed gags to lure fans of the 1989 predecessor back to theaters Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Stephen Holden New York Times Through it all, Mr. Kiser, who says not a word, exudes the foolish amiability of a partygoer who is beyond plotzed and is living in a private world of his own. Rated: 3/5 May 20, 2003 Full Review Hal Hinson Washington Post If the premise of the first film was mindless and repetitive, it's doubly so this second time around. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Weekend at Bernie’s II does possess an affable, amiable vibe that proves effective at sustaining the viewer’s interest from start to finish... Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 10, 2023 Full Review Mike Ryan Uproxx I will point out that you shouldn’t watch the sequel. It’s truly terrible. You’re welcome! Sep 14, 2022 Full Review TV Guide At the film's conclusion, unfortunately, Bernie is still a fully animate zombie, leaving open the possibility of a third weekend. Rated: 2/4 May 15, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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G M The premise is absolutely ridiculous and the beats miss harder than a steel drum during ramadan but if you turn your brain off and laugh at the one trick pony it is, you will leave wanting a little more. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/27/24 Full Review David W The first Weekend at Bernies was hilarious but this sequel is only just about passable. There are some funny moments which made me chuckle but there's none of the belly laughs this time around. Not the worst comedy ever but its a film that doesn't really need to exist other than to make a few quid and cash in on the original. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/24 Full Review Ace R Funny as hell! Not as funny as the first one though. But worth seeing. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/23/23 Full Review Steve D The first had one joke the 2nd keeps using it. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Huge Chrome P Weekend at Bernies is a premise that should not work twice, but surprisingly with enough difference the sequel manages to be somewhat entertaining if you can embrace the silliness. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member The first one made me laugh multiple times. You won’t laugh while asking “why am I watching this ?” Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/12/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After witnessing the murder of their corrupt boss, Bernie Lomax (Terry Kiser), Larry Wilson (Andrew McCarthy) and Richard Parker (Jonathan Silverman) are blamed for Bernie's embezzlement and fired. Desperate to find the stolen $2 million and clear their names, the pair learns the fortune was hidden in the Virgin Islands and travels there in pursuit. Meanwhile, Bernie's corpse is partially revived in a voodoo ceremony by gangsters also looking for the money.
Director
Robert Klane
Producer
Victor Drai, Joseph Perez
Screenwriter
Robert Klane
Distributor
Columbia Tristar, Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Artimm, TriStar Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 9, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.2M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround
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