Misery

Name: Misery
Director: Rob Reiner
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1990
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Kathy Bates, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth, Lauren Bacall, Frances Sternhagen

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

19901h 47m7.8(5,337 votes)

DramaThriller

Synopsis

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.

Misery (1990) is a drama and thriller film directed by Rob Reiner. It stars Kathy Bates, James Caan, and Richard Farnsworth. The film runs for 1 hour 47 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.8 out of 10 from 5,337 votes.

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Director

Rob Reiner

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

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Who stars in Misery?

Misery stars Kathy Bates, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth, and Lauren Bacall, and was directed by Rob Reiner.

How long is Misery?

Misery has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes.

When did Misery come out?

Misery was released in 1990.

What genre is Misery?

Misery is a drama and thriller film.

Is Misery worth watching?

Misery holds an average audience score of 7.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.