Where was Weekend at Bernie's filmed
Weekend at Bernie's
Year: 1989
Country: USA
Film was filmed in New York City and tells the story of two low-level insurance company employees, Richard and Larry, who discover a massive fraud at their company. When they report it to their boss Bernie Lomax, he invites them to his luxurious beach house for the weekend — but secretly plans to have them killed to cover up the scheme. Things go sideways when Bernie himself ends up dead before the hitman can get to the two guys. Rather than calling the police and ruining their weekend, Richard and Larry decide to pretend Bernie is still alive, propping him up in sunglasses and dragging him around the party scene. The result is a dark comedy full of physical gags, absurd situations, and a surprising amount of charm considering the premise revolves around a corpse. The film became a cult classic of late 1980s comedy and even spawned a sequel in 1993.
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Locations
Gapstow Bridge, Central Park
In movie
Scene where the characters are seen walking through Central Park, passing over the distinctive stone arch of Gapstow Bridge. The scene uses the picturesque park setting to provide a classic New York backdrop as Richard and Larry go about their daily routines before the fateful weekend invitation arrives.
Real
Scene was shot one of the most photographed bridges in Central Park, located at the southeastern end of The Pond near 59th Street and Fifth Avenue. Built in 1896 from Manhattan schist, the stone arch bridge offers iconic views of the midtown skyline reflected in the water below. It has appeared in dozens of films and TV shows over the decades.
Larry's Apartment
In movie
Scene where Larry's apartment exterior is shown at the corner of Henry Street and Jefferson Street, establishing his character as someone living in a more working-class part of the city compared to Richard. The neighborhood setting helps define the contrast between the two friends and their eventual weekend at a lavish beach house.
Real
Scene was shot a building in the Two Bridges / Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan at the intersection of Henry Street and Jefferson Street. This area has a distinctly different feel from the Upper West Side, with smaller tenement-style buildings and a grittier urban vibe. Interestingly, a fake fire hydrant was placed on a raised platform at this corner for filming purposes.
Richard's Apartment
In movie
Scene where Richard is seen at his apartment early in the film, establishing his modest living situation as a young working professional in Manhattan. The exterior of the building at the corner of West 84th and Riverside Drive serves as the stand-in for his home, grounding the character in a recognizable Upper West Side neighborhood.
Real
Scene was shot a residential building on Manhattan's Upper West Side at the corner of West 84th Street and Riverside Drive. This stretch of Riverside is lined with classic pre-war apartment buildings and offers proximity to Riverside Park. The area has long been a desirable neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets and brownstone character.