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Misery

1990·Movie·R·107 min·7.8(5,261)

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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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
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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

Kathy Bates

Annie Wilkes

James Caan

James Caan

Paul Sheldon

Richard Farnsworth

Richard Farnsworth

Buster

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Marcia Sindell

Frances Sternhagen

Frances Sternhagen

Virginia

Graham Jarvis

Graham Jarvis

Libby

Jerry Potter

Jerry Potter

Pete

Thomas Brunelle

Thomas Brunelle

Anchorman

June Christopher

June Christopher

Anchorwoman

Julie Payne

Julie Payne

Reporter #1

Archie Hahn

Archie Hahn

Reporter #2

Gregory Snegoff

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.

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