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Misery

1990-11-30 · 107 min · ★ 7.8

Drama · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Rob Reiner
Production companies
Castle Rock Entertainment, Nelson Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 61,300,000

Top Cast

Kathy BatesKathy BatesAnnie Wilkes
James CaanJames CaanPaul Sheldon
Richard FarnsworthRichard FarnsworthBuster
Lauren BacallLauren BacallMarcia Sindell
Frances SternhagenFrances SternhagenVirginia
Graham JarvisGraham JarvisLibby
Jerry PotterJerry PotterPete
Thomas BrunelleThomas BrunelleAnchorman
June ChristopherJune ChristopherAnchorwoman
Julie PayneJulie PayneReporter #1
Archie HahnArchie HahnReporter #2
Gregory SnegoffGregory SnegoffReporter #3
Wendy BowersWaitress
Rob ReinerRob ReinerHelicopter Pilot (uncredited)
J.T. WalshJ.T. WalshState Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)

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