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Misery

Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.

★ 7.7 (4892 votes) | 1990 | 1h 47m
DramaThriller
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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date November 30, 1990
  • Budget $20,000,000
  • Revenue $61,300,000
  • Production Castle Rock Entertainment, Nelson Entertainment

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Rob Reiner & Kathy Bates Discuss Misery (1990) with Dave Karger | TCMFF 2025
Rob Reiner & Kathy Bates Discuss Misery (1990) with Dave Karger | TCMFF 2025
God, I Love You | Hobbling Scene
God, I Love You | Hobbling Scene
The Cockadoodie Car
The Cockadoodie Car
I'm Your Number One Fan!
I'm Your Number One Fan!
Rob Reiner Reflects on MISERY ('90)
Rob Reiner Reflects on MISERY ('90)
"It's For The Best"
"It's For The Best"
Official Trailer #2
Official Trailer #2
Rosalind Chao Announces MISERY for AFI Movie Club
Rosalind Chao Announces MISERY for AFI Movie Club
Kathy Bates on making MISERY
Kathy Bates on making MISERY
Bonus Clip: Director Rob Reiner On The Movie Adaptation Of Misery From The Novel
Bonus Clip: Director Rob Reiner On The Movie Adaptation Of Misery From The Novel
Clip 2: Annie Buys The Wrong Paper
Clip 2: Annie Buys The Wrong Paper
Official Trailer #1
Official Trailer #1
Clip 1: Annie Confronts Paul
Clip 1: Annie Confronts Paul
Teaser Trailer
Teaser Trailer
Kathy Bates Wins Best Actress | 63rd Oscars (1991)
Kathy Bates Wins Best Actress | 63rd Oscars (1991)

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