

Misery
“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.
Where to watch Misery in United States
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Where is Misery streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Tivify, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Misery
Misery is a 1990 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Rob Reiner. The cast is led by Kathy Bates, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 5300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Spectrum On Demand and Amazon Video.
Misery was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Nelson Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on November 30, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $61 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Writers
- William Goldman, Stephen King
- Release date
- November 30, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $61 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Nelson Entertainment
Misery cast & crew
Misery was directed by Rob Reiner and written by William Goldman and Stephen King.
The cast features Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes, James Caan as Paul Sheldon, Richard Farnsworth as Buster, Lauren Bacall as Marcia Sindell, Frances Sternhagen as Virginia, and Graham Jarvis as Libby.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marc Shaiman, cinematography is by Barry Sonnenfeld, and it was produced by Andrew Scheinman and Rob Reiner.
Is Misery worth watching?
Misery holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 5,261 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Misery is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Misery
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Cast of Misery

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
Misery — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Misery in United States?
Misery is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Spectrum On Demand and Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Misery in?
Misery is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Misery?
Misery runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Misery rated?
Misery is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 5,261 ratings.











