Misery
Director: Rob Reiner
"Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive."
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.
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Cast
Kathy Bates
Annie Wilkes
James Caan
Paul Sheldon
Richard Farnsworth
Buster
Lauren Bacall
Marcia Sindell
Frances Sternhagen
Virginia
Graham Jarvis
Libby
Jerry Potter
Pete
Thomas Brunelle
Anchorman
June Christopher
Anchorwoman
Julie Payne
Reporter #1
Archie Hahn
Reporter #2
Gregory Snegoff
Reporter #3
In brief
Misery (1990) is a drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 7.8/10 from 5,358 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 47min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Misery online?
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How long is Misery?
Misery runs 107 minutes (1h 47min).
What rating does Misery have?
Misery has an average rating of 7.8/10 based on 5,358 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Misery from?
Misery was released in 1990.
