Weekend at Bernie's II

PG

Released Jul 9, 1993

1 hr. 37 min.

Comedy

List

13%

31 Reviews

Tomatometer

41%

25,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

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 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

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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

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Steve D

The first had one joke the 2nd keeps using it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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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

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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

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Audience Member

Tag yourself: I'm the guy with the chicken watching a movie literally jump the shark.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Robert Klane

Director

Andrew McCarthy

Larry Wilson

Jonathan Silverman

Richard Parker

Terry Kiser

Bernie Lomax

Barry Bostwick

Arthur Hummel

Troy Byer

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Mike Ryan

Uproxx

I will point out that you shouldn’t watch the sequel. It’s truly terrible. You’re welcome!

Sep 14, 2022

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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

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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
Executive Producer: Angiolo Stella
Screenwriter: Robert Klane
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Columbia Tristar
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
Sound Mix: Surround

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