Misery (1990)

  • R
  • 11/29/1990 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 47m

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

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.

Stephen King

Novel

William Goldman

Screenplay

Rob Reiner

Director

Cast

Kathy Bates's headshot

Kathy Bates

Annie Wilkes
James Caan's headshot

James Caan

Paul Sheldon
Richard Farnsworth's headshot

Richard Farnsworth

Buster
Lauren Bacall's headshot

Lauren Bacall

Marcia Sindell
Frances Sternhagen's headshot

Frances Sternhagen

Virginia
Graham Jarvis's headshot

Graham Jarvis

Libby
Jerry Potter's headshot

Jerry Potter

Pete
Thomas Brunelle's headshot

Thomas Brunelle

Anchorman

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