Misery (1990)
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
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: Rob Reiner
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: November 30, 1990
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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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
Screenplay
- Stephen King (Novel)
- William Goldman (Screenplay)
Music: Marc Shaiman
Cinematography: Barry Sonnenfeld
Editing: Robert Leighton
Production: Castle Rock Entertainment, Nelson Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $61M
Original Language: en
Themes
Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Twisted Psychological Thriller, Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
based on novel or book, nurse, psychopath, colorado, car crash, author, slasher, psychological thriller, torture, obsessed fan, blizzard, bedridden, psycho, lunatic, female psychopath
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Misery about?
- 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.
- Who directed Misery?
- Misery was directed by Rob Reiner.
- Who stars in Misery?
- Misery stars Kathy Bates, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth, Lauren Bacall, Frances Sternhagen, Graham Jarvis.
- How long is Misery?
- Misery has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Misery?
- Misery is a Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Misery?
- Misery has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Misery?
- Misery had a budget of $20M.
- How much did Misery gross?
- Misery grossed $61M worldwide.
- Where was Misery produced?
- Misery was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Misery?
- The themes of Misery include: Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Twisted Psychological Thriller, Medical Drama and Hospital.