Watch Misery (1990) Official Trailer
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
7.8 / 10 IMDb November 30, 1990 1h 47m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 47m
Release Date
November 30, 1990
Genre
Drama, Thriller
Status
Released
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$61,300,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Kathy Bates
as Annie Wilkes
James Caan
as Paul Sheldon
Richard Farnsworth
as Buster
Lauren Bacall
as Marcia Sindell
Frances Sternhagen
as Virginia
Graham Jarvis
as Libby
Jerry Potter
as Pete
Thomas Brunelle
as Anchorman
June Christopher
as Anchorwoman
Julie Payne
as Reporter #1
Archie Hahn
as Reporter #2
Gregory Snegoff
as Reporter #3
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Wendy Bowers
as Waitress
Rob Reiner
as Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
J.T. Walsh
as State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
Production Companies
Castle Rock Entertainment
Nelson EntertainmentMisery Official Trailer 1990
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