Weekend at Bernie's DVD-Video, PAL

DVD-Video: Weekend at Bernie's is a comedy about two insurance employees who discover their boss has been murdered and try to keep others from realising. This listing is for a single-disc PAL DVD, with a stated runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.

At a glance

Follows Larry and Richard as they uncover evidence of their employer's shady dealings and face a dangerous attempt to silence them.
The listed cast includes Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Catherine Mary Stewart and Terry Kiser.
Customers report enjoying the comedy, its nostalgic 1980s appeal and the character performances.

Price

£8.49Save 35%

Reference price: ~~£12.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Single-disc PAL DVD format is specified, alongside English audio language and a stated runtime.
The listing provides the director and principal cast, useful when choosing a film for a particular cast or director.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Format and runtime
Media format	DVD-Video, PAL
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 35 minutes
Language	English

Credits and release
Director	Ted Kotcheff
Actors	Andrew McCarthy, Catherine Mary Stewart, Jonathan Silverman, Terry Kiser
Studio	Spirit Entertainment
Release date	3 Mar. 2025
Country of origin	Austria

Viewing suitability
Age suitability	Suitable for 15 years and over

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	20 x 15 x 2 cm; 70 g

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes a story set in the 1980s, but does not establish this DVD's picture or sound restoration, bonus content, subtitles or regional playback compatibility. Check these details if they matter to your setup or collection.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers looking for an English-language comedy about two employees trying to conceal their murdered boss's death.
Collectors seeking a PAL DVD of the film, provided their player supports the format.

Less suited to

Buyers who require confirmed subtitles, bonus features, restoration details or playback compatibility, as these are not specified.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 2,874 ratings

5 stars79%79%
4 stars13%13%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights the comedy and nostalgic appeal, with positive comments about character acting, especially Bernie. For buyers choosing a PAL DVD of this English-language comedy, these reactions speak to the film's humour and performances, not the disc's picture, sound or extras. Aggregate ratings are predominantly five-star, though a smaller share is lower, so responses are not uniform.

Positive themes

Customers describe the film as funny and appreciate its nostalgic 1980s-comedy appeal.
The customer summary reports praise for the character acting, particularly Bernie.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing specifies DVD-Video, PAL, with one disc. It does not confirm regional playback compatibility, so check that your player supports it.

What is the film's stated runtime and language?

The listing gives a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes and lists English as the language.

Who directed Weekend at Bernie's?

The listing names Ted Kotcheff as director.

What do customers say about the film?

Customer feedback describes the film as funny and nostalgic, with positive mentions of its character acting, particularly Bernie. These are viewer impressions, not information about the DVD's technical quality.