1990 · Drama / Thriller
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.
- 7.8/10 · 5,427 votes
- 1h 47m
- November 30, 1990
- English
Directed by Rob Reiner
About Misery
Misery is a 1990 drama and thriller film directed by Rob Reiner. It runs 1h 47m. It was released on November 30, 1990.
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.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 7.8 out of 10, based on 5,427 TMDB votes.
Misery Details
- Title
- Misery
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Rating
- 7.8/10 from 5,427 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Writers
- William Goldman
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Box office
- $61,300,000
- Keywords
- based on novel or book, nurse, psychopath, colorado, car crash, author, slasher, psychological thriller, torture, obsessed fan, blizzard, psychotic
Misery Release Date
Misery was released on November 30, 1990. More 1990 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Misery Genres
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Misery Cast
Kathy BatesAnnie Wilkes
James CaanPaul Sheldon
Richard FarnsworthBuster
Lauren BacallMarcia Sindell
Frances SternhagenVirginia
Graham JarvisLibby
Jerry PotterPete
Thomas BrunelleAnchorman
June ChristopherAnchorwoman
Julie PayneReporter #1
Archie HahnReporter #2
Gregory SnegoffReporter #3- Wendy BowersWaitress
Rob ReinerHelicopter Pilot (uncredited)
Misery Trailer
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