Misery(1990)
“Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.”
Overview
After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.
Director
Rob Reiner
Studio
Castle Rock Entertainment
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$61M
Cast
Kathy Bates
as Annie Wilkes
James Caan
as Paul Sheldon
Richard Farnsworth
as Buster
Lauren Bacall
as Marcia Sindell
Frances Sternhagen
as Virginia
Graham Jarvis
as Libby
Jerry Potter
as Pete
Thomas Brunelle
as Anchorman
June Christopher
as Anchorwoman
Julie Payne
as Reporter #1
Archie Hahn
as Reporter #2
Gregory Snegoff
as Reporter #3
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$61M
Production Companies
Castle Rock Entertainment • Nelson Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Misery?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Misery (1990).
What is Misery about?▼
After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.
Who directed Misery?▼
Misery was directed by Rob Reiner and released in 1990. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Misery?▼
Misery has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Misery?▼
The cast of Misery includes Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes, James Caan as Paul Sheldon, Richard Farnsworth as Buster, Lauren Bacall as Marcia Sindell, Frances Sternhagen as Virginia and more.
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