Misery (1990)
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
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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.
Status: Released
Release Date: Nov 30, 1990
Runtime: 1h 47m
Director: Rob Reiner
Writer: William Goldman
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Top 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
Wendy Bowers
Waitress
Rob Reiner
Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
J. T. Walsh
State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
Official Videos
Rob Reiner & Kathy Bates Discuss Misery (1990) with Dave Karger | TCMFF 2025
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Misery (1990) Original Trailer [FHD]
The Cockadoodie Car
I'm Your Number One Fan!
Rob Reiner Reflects on MISERY ('90)
"It's For The Best"
Official Trailer #2
Rosalind Chao Announces MISERY for AFI Movie Club
Kathy Bates on making MISERY
Bonus Clip: Director Rob Reiner On The Movie Adaptation Of Misery From The Novel
Clip 2: Annie Buys The Wrong Paper
Official Trailer #1
Clip 1: Annie Confronts Paul
Teaser Trailer
Kathy Bates Wins Best Actress | 63rd Oscars (1991)