Movies like Weekend at Bernie's

Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a cult classic that shares the comedic and carefree spirit found in Weekend at Bernie's. This movie showcases a high schooler's epic quest to have a day off from school, filled with humor and daring escapades that fans of light-hearted comedies will adore.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is another comedy classic that, much like Weekend at Bernie's, puts unusual characters together in stressful circumstances. The film explores the calamities of an ill-fated duo trying to get home for Thanksgiving, resulting in comical situations and unexpected camaraderie.

In Tommy Boy, an underachieving son tries to save his deceased father's auto parts factory, leading to a road trip filled with humorous incidents. Fans of Weekend at Bernie's will enjoy the similar themes of dealing with an unexpected death in a light-hearted, comedic manner.

Mannequin presents a quirky premise akin to Weekend at Bernie's, where a man falls in love with a mannequin that comes to life, while to everyone else, she appears inanimate. This '80s comedy plays with fantastical elements amid ordinary life, creating a similar blend of romance and comedy.

Fans of the con-artist element in Weekend at Bernie's may appreciate Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, where two competing con men try to settle their rivalry by extracting $50,000 from a wealthy heiress, resulting in a series of humorous and clever twists.

The Money Pit, starring Tom Hanks, parallels the comedy of errors seen in Weekend at Bernie's, with a couple's dream of renovating a too-good-to-be-true home turning into a hilariously disastrous project. Both movies share an affinity for continuous setbacks and physical humor.

As the direct sequel to the original farce, Weekend at Bernie's II picks up where the first one left off. It continues the wacky adventures with the same comedic rigor, as our two protagonists deal with their deceased boss once more, making it a must-see for fans longing for more of the same hijinks.